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    This document discusses cyber security. It defines cyber security as defending computers, servers, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It then covers categories of cyber security including network security, application security, information security, and operational security. It discusses common cyber threats such as cybercrime, cyberattacks, and cyberterrorism. It also covers common methods used in cyber attacks such as malware, phishing, man-in-the-middle attacks, and denial-of-service attacks. Finally, it provides some cyber safety tips to protect against cyberattacks.

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    Information
    Technology

    Nelson G. Liwanen Jr.


    What is Cyber Security?
    Cyber security is the practice of defending computers,
    servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks,
    and data from malicious attacks.

    Information Technology Security

    Electronic Information Security


    Categories

    Network Security

    Application Security

    Information Security

    Operational Security
    Network Security

    The practice of securing a computer network from


    intruders, whether targeted attackers or opportunistic
    malware.
    Application Security

    Focuses on keeping software and devices free of threats.

    A compromised application could provide access to the


    data its designed to protect.

    Successful security begins in the design stage, well before


    a program or device is deployed.
    Information Security

    Protects the integrity and privacy of data, both in


    storage and in transit.
    Operational Security

    Includes the processes and decisions for handling and


    protecting data assets.
    The permissions users have when accessing a
    network and the procedures that determine how and
    where data may be stored or shared all fall under this
    umbrella.
    What are the benefits of
    cybersecurity?
    • Business protection against cyberattacks and data
    breaches.
    • Protection for data and networks.
    • Prevention of unauthorized user access.
    • Improved recovery time after a breach.
    • Protection for end users and endpoint devices.
    What are the benefits of
    cybersecurity?
    • Business continuity.
    • Improved confidence in the company's reputation
    and trust for developers, partners, customers,
    stakeholders and employees.
    The scale of the cyber threat
    • A report by RiskBased Security revealed that a
    shocking 7.9 billion records have been exposed by
    data breaches in the first nine months of 2019
    alone.
    • This figure is more than double (112%) the number
    of records exposed in the same period in 2018.
    Types of cyber threats
    1. Cybercrime includes single actors or groups
    targeting systems for financial gain or to cause
    disruption.
    2. Cyber-attack often involves politically motivated
    information gathering.
    3. Cyberterrorism is intended to undermine
    electronic systems to cause panic or fear.
    Common methods used to threaten
    cyber-security
    • Malware
    – Malware means malicious software.
    Types of Malware

    Virus: A self-replicating program that attaches itself to


    clean file and spreads throughout a computer system,
    infecting files with malicious code.

    Trojans: A type of malware that is disguised as legitimate


    software. Cybercriminals trick users into uploading Trojans
    onto their computer where they cause damage or collect
    data.
    Types of Malware

    Spyware: A program that secretly records what a user


    does, so that cybercriminals can make use of this
    information. For example, spyware could capture credit
    card details.

    Ransomware: Malware which locks down a user’s


    files and data, with the threat of erasing it unless a
    ransom is paid.
    Types of Malware

    Adware: Advertising software which can be used to


    spread malware.
    Phishing
    • Phishing is when cybercriminals target victims with
    emails that appear to be from a legitimate company
    asking for sensitive information.
    • Phishing attacks are often used to dupe people into
    handing over credit card data and other personal
    information.
    6 ways to detect a phishing email
    1. The message is sent from a public email
    domain
    – No legitimate organisation will send emails from an
    address that ends ‘@gmail.com’.
    Example 1
    6 ways to detect a phishing email
    2. The domain name is misspelt
    – The problem is that anyone can buy a domain name
    from a registrar. And although every domain name must
    be unique, there are plenty of ways to create addresses
    that are indistinguishable from the one that’s being
    spoofed.
    6 ways to detect a phishing email
    3. The email is poorly written
    – You can often tell if an email is a scam if it contains poor
    spelling and grammar.
    Example
    6 ways to detect a phishing email
    4. It includes suspicious attachments or links
    – No matter how phishing emails are delivered, they all
    contain a payload. This will either be an infected
    attachment that you’re asked to download or a link to a
    bogus website.
    – The purpose of these payloads is to capture sensitive
    information, such as login credentials, credit card
    details, phone numbers and account numbers.
    Example
    Example
    6 ways to detect a phishing email
    5. The message creates a sense of urgency
    – Scammers know that most of us procrastinate. We
    receive an email giving us important news, and we
    decide we’ll deal with it later.
    Example
    6 ways to detect a phishing email
    6. Legit companies don’t request your sensitive
    information via email
    – Chances are if you receive an unsolicited email from an
    institution that provides a link or attachment and asks
    you to provide sensitive information, it’s a scam.
    – Most companies will not send you an email asking for
    passwords, credit card information, credit scores, or tax
    numbers, nor will they send you a link from which you
    need to login.
    Example
    Man-in-the-middle attack
    • A man-in-the-middle attack is a type of cyber threat
    where a cybercriminal intercepts communication
    between two individuals in order to steal data.
    • For example, on an unsecure WiFi network, an
    attacker could intercept data being passed from the
    victim’s device and the network.
    Denial-of-service attack
    • A denial-of-service attack is where cybercriminals
    prevent a computer system from fulfilling legitimate
    requests by overwhelming the networks and servers
    with traffic.
    • This renders the system unusable, preventing an
    organization from carrying out vital functions.
    Cyber safety tips - protect yourself
    against cyberattacks
    1. Update your software and operating system
    2. Use anti-virus software
    3. Use strong passwords
    4. Do not open email attachments from unknown senders
    5. Do not click on links in emails from unknown senders or unfamiliar websites

    6. Avoid using unsecure WiFi networks in public places


    References/Sources
    • https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitio
    ns/what-is-cyber-security
    • https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/cybe
    rsecurity
    • https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-dete
    ct-a-phishing-email

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