The Internet has entered our everyday lives. It has connected us to friends and information and is a major part of the world’s economy. The Internet is also a prime target for hackers. Always implement security measures to stay safe on the web. In this blog post, I will introduce five different types of cyber security:
- Critical Infrastructure security
Refers to protecting vital economy, government, or health and safety systems. An example of a critical infrastructure system is the power grid which acts as a gateway for power. Critical infrastructure systems can be both physical and virtual. Physical systems can be described by examples: nuclear power plants, dams, pipelines, electrical grids, water treatment plants and more.
- Application security
It refers to the protection of services (web, database, mobile applications and more) developed by companies. These services may share common components with other applications and be exposed to risks from principal software components (COTS) or third-party software that may expose vulnerabilities.
- Network Security
It refers to protecting the network. The network can be an open network or a closed network. An open network includes the Internet and network security components such as firewalls, anti-virus, VPNs, anti-spyware, etc. A closed or intranet approach is possible where only authorized users may access the intranet.
- Cloud security
It’s the security of cloud services. These services are becoming more and more popular as companies seek to cut costs. The danger is that if a company does not protect their data correctly, the information may be at risk of being hacked or leaked.
- IoT Security (Internet of Things)
The Internet of Things is a network covering all electronic devices such as cars, telephones, and even thermostats. This network has its vulnerabilities that need to be secured by the use of firewalls, anti-virus software, etc. Pi Board is an open-source IoT security software for the Raspberry Pi. It detects and blocks any attempts to reconfigure, reprogram or even destroy your device.
Conclusion
All these five types of cyber security must be present to protect your data and keep your business safe. If you do not have an adequate level of cyber security, you are risking the details of your clients and employees being sold or your whole company being hacked.
Dil Bole Oberoi
