Introduction to cyber security by cyber security infotech(csi)
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The document discusses cyber security, emphasizing standards that help organizations minimize successful cyber attacks and outlining key areas like communication, network, and information security. It traces the history of cyber crime, noting its evolution and the various forms it has taken, including illegal access and fraud facilitated by technology. Recommendations for enhancing cyber security are provided, including regular software updates, the use of encryption, firewalls, strong passwords, and cautious internet behavior.
Introduction to cyber security by cyber security infotech(csi)
- 1. Action against cyber crime
- 2. Cyber security standards are security standards which enable organizations to practice safe security techniques to minimize the number of successful cyber security attacks. Cyber security refers to the technologies and processes designed to protect computers, networks and data from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities and attacks delivered via the Internet by cyber criminals. Though, cyber security is important for network, data and application security.
- 3. Communication security-protecting organization communication media , technology , and content. Network security-is the protection of networking components, connection and content. Information security-protection of information and its critical elements , including the systems and hardware that use , store or transmit that information.
- 4. The former descriptions were "computer crime", "computer-related crime" or "crime by computer". With the pervasion of digital technology, some new terms like "high-technology" or "information-age" crime were added to the definition. Also, Internet brought other new terms, like "cybercrime" and "net" crime. Other forms include "digital", "electronic", "virtual" , "IT", "high-tech" and technology-enabled" crime .
- 5. The first recorded cyber crime was recorded in the year 1820. The first spam email took place in 1978 when it was sent over the Arpanet. The first Virus was installed on an Apple Computer in 1982.
- 6. Illegal access Illegal Interception System Interference Data Interference Misuse of devices Fraud
- 7. It is a criminal activity committed on the internet. Cyber crime-Where computer is either a tool or target or both.
- 8. Read Privacy policy carefully when you submit the data through internet. Encryption: lots of website uses SSL (secure socket layer)to encrypt a data. Disable remote connectivity.
- 9. It will defend from hacks and virus. The application of cyber security used in our PC needs update every week. The security developers will update their database every week once. Hence the new virus also deleted.
- 10. Use antivirus software Insert firewalls , pop up blocker Uninstall unnecessary software Maintain backup Check security settings Use secure connection Open attachments carefully Use strong passwords , don’t give personal information unless required
- 11. The only system which is truly secure is one which is switched off and unplugged. So , only way to be safe is Pay attention and Act smart.