Active Security Protection
- Overview
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting internet-connected devices and services from cybercriminals, hackers, and spammers. Companies use cybersecurity to protect against: Phishing schemes, Ransomware attacks, Identity theft, Data breaches, Financial losses.
Some types of cybersecurity include:
- Application security
- Cloud security
- Critical infrastructure security
- Data security
- Endpoint security
- IoT (Internet of Things) security
- Mobile security
- Network security
The traditional method of protecting computer systems involves the deployment of prevention mechanisms, such as anti-virus software. As attackers become more sophisticated, the effectiveness of protection mechanisms decreases as the cost increases.
However, a new generation of security mechanisms is emerging that uses an active approach, such as hooks that can be activated when new types of attacks are exposed and machine-learning mechanisms to identify sophisticated attacks. Attacking the attacker is a technological possibility as well, but is almost always illegal.
- Active Cyber Defense
Active security protection, also known as proactive cybersecurity, is a proactive approach to defending against cyber attacks. It involves identifying security gaps and searching for threats before a breach occurs.
Here are some tips for maintaining cybersecurity:
- Use strong, complex passwords
- Keep software up to date
- Use anti-virus protection
- Use two-factor or multi-factor authentication
- Access control to data and systems
- Put up a firewall
- Use VPNs on public Wi-Fi networks
- Install antivirus software on devices
- Use identity theft protection services
- Use secure passwords by checking them with a password strength checker
- Don't jailbreak your phone if you have an Android
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