What is Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a collection of actions and devices that combine to provide security for computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It’s also commonly referred to as information technology security and electronic information security. The term applies in a variety of contexts, from business to mobile computing, and can be divided into a few common categories.

  • Information Security – is the process of protecting the integrity of data during the creation, storage, and transfer stages
  • Application Security – is centered around keeping physical devices and software free of malware. A flaw in software can compromise the device it runs on and conversely, a defect in the device can lead to unauthorized access to the software and data being housed on that device.
  • Network Security – are the steps taken to prevent unwanted access by malicious entities into a computer network. This can include external attacks or embedded malware.
  • Operational Security – includes a list of policies and standard operating procedures that are designed to protect data and devices. It defines user access and permissions and maps out how data will be created, stored, accessed, and transferred.
  • Business Continuity and Recovery – is a clearly laid out policy that governs how a company will respond to a cyber-attack including data breach and loss. The procedures for response will give the company a framework of how it will return to full operational capacity in the event of a cyber-attack.
  • End-user Training – this seeks to address the most uncontrollable and unpredictable threat to cybersecurity and that is people. No matter how secure your network is it can be breached if humans don’t follow cybersecurity best practices. Training people to not share passwords, click on suspicious links, or plug unidentified USB devices can be a challenge for any cybersecurity department

What is The True Scale of Cybersecurity Threats?

Threats from Cyber attacks are on the rise. With a large portion of the workforce now working from home, the need for accessing networks remotely has skyrocketed and with that has come more and more attempts from nefarious actors who are also looking to gain access to valuable company data. This has led to an increase in the costs associated with cybersecurity including prevention (the cost of putting in security measures) and response (the cost of recovering from data breaches). In fact, according to cybercrime magazine, by 2025 the cost of cybercrimes will cost companies and individuals roughly $10.5 trillion.

Each year billions of data sets are exposed by breaches and attacks. Of late, retailers, medical entities, and public/municipal bodies have seen increased levels of attacks. Cyber attackers find these entities enticing as they generally have access to and store valuable customer data including names, addresses, credit card information, medical records, and even social security numbers. This data is valuable to hackers and is oftentimes sold to 3rd parties or held as ransom by hackers who pressure companies to pay to retrieve their data.

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities That Companies Face

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Outdated Software and Network Security

Outdated software is more susceptible to attacks. Even if this isn’t the case one hundred percent of the time, your software can still be vulnerable without proper security. Adding features like Identity Access Management, Secure Socket Layer, Single Sign-On, Role-Based Access Control, among other authentication methods will go a far way in securing your network. Many of these features don’t come standard in off-the-shelf cloud solutions, so it is important to find a cybersecurity company like CPT of Florida to provide you with the best cybersecurity options for your business.

Code Injection Vulnerabilities

The most vulnerable time in the data cycle is the point between hitting send and receipt. The transfer of data whether via wired or wireless methods means the data has to pass outside of your secured network and it is not susceptible to interception. Valuable data can occur while your data is en route, even to a secure destination through a practice known as code injection. Code injection, also called Remote Code Execution (RCE), occurs when an attacker exploits an input validation flaw in software to introduce and execute malicious code. To safeguard against injection flaws in your database, we advise that you encrypt your company and customer data, transmit it over a safe connection, and utilize a secure method for input and output handling. CPT of Florida has been providing data security to companies for decades and is ready to secure your valuable data today.

Privacy Settings

When turning over the housing of your valuable data to a third party, it is important to thoroughly understand the privacy agreements and security settings for their cloud platform because, in the end, you may not have control over what a third-party company can access and share with other entities.

Lost or Stolen Employee Credentials

Again, the human element comes into play. Employees are increasingly BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to work on business-related tasks or using their own devices to work remotely. This can lead to higher chances of the device getting lost or stolen, putting the company’s precious data, passwords, and other materials at risk. Investing in secure password management services and securing information by encrypting it or using unique credentials to access it can greatly help in these and other cases of lost/stolen information.

How to Guard Against Cyber-attacks in Your Company

  • Update your software and operating system: This means you benefit from the latest security patches.
  • Use anti-virus software: Security solutions will detect and removes threats. Keep your software updated for the best level of protection.
  • Use strong passwords: Ensure your passwords are not easily guessable. Do not use the infamous (Password123) or easily guessable passwords like your birthday
  • Look out for email spoofing – Email spoofing is the creation of email messages with a forged sender address. The core email protocols do not have any mechanism for authentication, making it common for spam and phishing emails to use such spoofing to mislead or even prank the recipient about the origin of the message.
  • Avoid using unsecured WiFi networks in public places: Unsecure networks leave you vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks.
  • Do not open email attachments from unknown senders. Do not click on links in emails from unknown senders or unfamiliar websites: This is a common way that malware is spread.
  • Utilize a VPN – A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. VPNs can be used to access region-restricted websites, shield your browsing activity from prying eyes on public Wi-Fi, and more.

The Best Cyber-Security Company In Florida

While you may never be able to stop attempted attacks on your company’s network, there are things you can do to prevent those attacks from succeeding. It is crucial to address the vulnerabilities in your company’s cybersecurity infrastructure to mitigate network breaches. Don’t hesitate to reach out to South Florida’s leading cybersecurity provider – CPT of Florida – with any questions about comprehensive solutions that meet your company’s specific cybersecurity needs. Visit our contact us page or call us at 9549632775 to speak to a Florida Data Cybersecurity Specialist today!

 

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