Cyber Security

What is Cyber Security

Cybersecurity is the protection and defense of computer systems from malicious attacks, theft, damage, or unauthorized access.

Categories of Cyber Security

• Network security focuses on securing and protecting a computer network from intruders.
• Information security focuses on securing the privacy and integrity of data.
• Application security is the practice of keeping software and devices safe from threats.
• Disaster recovery and business continuity involve how an organization responds to cybersecurity threats, incidents, or events causing data loss.
• End-user education includes practices users take to protect themselves from being hacked.

Types of Cyber Attacks

• SQL injection
• Phishing
• Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack
• Denial of Service (DoS)
• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
• Spoofing
• Cross-site scripting (XSS) attack
• Virus attack
• Malware attack
• Session hijacking
• Password attack
• Dictionary attack
• IP spoofing
• Brute-force attack, etc.

Cyber Safety Tips - Protect Yourself Against Cyberattacks

• Always use good antivirus software.
• Avoid connecting to unknown networks (Wi-Fi).
• Do not visit suspicious websites or sites without SSL certificates.
• Never click on unknown links.
• Use strong passwords.
• Regularly update devices.
• Do not open email attachments from unknown senders.

What is a Hacker?

A hacker is someone who uses computer skills to achieve a certain goal, such as accessing computer networks or security.

Types of Hackers

• Black hat hacker
• White hat hacker / Ethical hacker
• Grey hat hacker

Famous Hackers

• Kevin Mitnick
• Jonathan James
• Ian Murphy
• Gary McKinnon
• Mark Abene
• Johan Helsingus

Common Types of Hacking

• Network hacking
• Website hacking
• Computer hacking
• Password hacking
• Email hacking
• Ethical hacking

Viruses

Viruses are small programs designed to sneak into a host computer to perform tasks, which can be either destructive or harmless, before spreading to other computers.