By Vijay Bharti, Vice President & Head of Security Services, Happiest Minds.
Given the rising frequency of increasingly malicious and innovative cyber-attacks organisations have to be prepared and proactive. It is no longer a question of 'if' but 'when' your organisation will have to deal with a cyber-attack.
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Five steps to effectively manage a cyber-attack
Aug 24, 2016
Manchester arts centre The Lowry selects LogPoint’s SIEM technology to safeguard customer data
Aug 24, 2016
LogPoint, the European provider of SIEM-technology, has recently deployed its SIEM solution at theatre and gallery complex The Lowry in Greater Manchester.
M-Files and AIIM Survey reveals frequency of information security
Aug 18, 2016
M-Files Corporation has announced the findings from a joint survey conducted with The Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) that highlight the prevalence of information security breaches at most organisations.
UK firms not prioritising better online security
Aug 10, 2016
The majority of the UK's SMEs are not prioritising better online security in the next 12 months, despite the impending impact of the EU's new data protection legislation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which was adopted in April 2016 and takes effect within two years.
Reduce data centre asset liabilities with Harting’s Ha-VIS RFID Locfield antenna
Aug 04, 2016
With regular headlines about the latest cybercrime attack stealing important or commercially sensitive data, the physical security of IT equipment is often overlooked.
Reducing threats and management headaches across private clouds
Aug 03, 2016
By Monica Brink, EMEA Marketing Director, iland.
While public cloud implementations are steadily increasing, private clouds in customer's own data centres continue to be deployed because of the perceived higher levels of security and control they offer.
Avnet enhances solutions specialist support for channel ecosystem worldwide
Aug 03, 2016
Avnet, Inc., the global technology distributor, has unveiled a solutions specialist approach worldwide to accelerate growth in software-driven technologies.
Sophos helps partners to simplify Wi-Fi protection with addition of Sophos Wireless to the Sophos Central Management Platform
Jul 28, 2016
Sophos, the network and endpoint security solutions provider, has announced the availability of Sophos Wireless, its first cloud-based solution for the protection and management of wireless networks.
New CTERA platform enhancements simplify cloud migration and user security for enterprise file services and data protection
Jul 28, 2016
CTERA Networks has introduced new cloud data management capabilities that allow enterprise organisations to easily and securely implement comprehensive file service and data protection strategies.
Databarracks launches Cyber-DRaaS to protect against ransomware
Jul 28, 2016
Disaster recovery specialist Databarracks has launched a new DR service designed specifically to target cyber threats.
Computer Security
Computer security is the protection of computer systems and information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of topics, including:
- Network security: This is the protection of computer networks from unauthorized access or attack. It includes things like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security policies.
- Application security: This is the protection of software applications from vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. It includes things like code review, penetration testing, and security testing.
- Data security: This is the protection of sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. It includes things like encryption, access control, and data backups.
- Operational security: This is the protection of computer systems from threats that arise from human error or negligence. It includes things like user training, incident response procedures, and security awareness.
Cybersecurity
Cyber security is the practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes.
There are many different types of cyber security threats, but some of the most common include:
- Malware: Malware is software that is designed to harm a computer system. Malware can take many forms, including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware.
- Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that involves sending emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source. The goal of phishing is to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link or providing personal information.
- Data breaches: A data breach is an incident in which sensitive data is exposed to unauthorized individuals. Data breaches can occur due to a variety of factors, including hacking, human error, and system vulnerabilities.
Cyber security is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. In today's digital world, businesses rely on their computer systems and networks to operate. A cyber attack can have a devastating impact on a business, including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.
Cyber security is an ongoing challenge, but by taking steps to protect themselves, businesses can help to mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.
