What is Cyber Security?

What is Cyber Security? Cyber Security can be defined as “measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the internet) against unauthorized access or attack”. (Bullock 283). In other words, an attempt by individuals to protect their personal information and other digital resources from attacks from the cyber world. Why is Cyber Security important? Cyber security was created because of the sensitive information that is frequently stored on computers that are attached to the Internet. Many tasks that were once done by hand are now done out through the use of a computer. Our increased reliance on computers and the massive amount of sensitive information stored on networks, the operation of cyber security programs is required to effectively block hazardous or predatory cyber-attacks and any acts of identity theft. This papers purpose is to inform and help with ways to prevent individuals from becoming targets of cybercrime.

As of today, many members of society have become very dependent on the use of technology. We rely on the Internet for banking, buying things, and staying in touch. Businesses rely on their networks for interacting with clients, processing transactions, reaching new markets. Transportation, financial, energy, and communications systems, as well as our government and military, rely heavily on computer networks to function. This is how you get your electricity, your Social Security check, and your veterans benefits. The use of computers and the networks related to them has developed problems concerning cyber security. Cyber security is an important issue to be considered if people want protection from malicious people and software coming from the internet. Cybercrime primarily are individuals who se...

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...ything digital can be hacked if allowed so why take the risk? Every day is a new fight against with cybercrimes and as technology continues to develop new and improved version of things, and invent more gadgets, the war will continue. With the many tasks that were once done by hand being replaced with tablets, laptops, iPads, etc. the massive amount of sensitive information stored on networks, the operation of cyber security programs is required to effectively block hazardous or predatory cyber-attacks and any acts of identity theft but it is up to you to make that decision on what you are willing to trust and who do you trust with the information that you are putting out there.

Works Cited

Bullock, Jane A. "Cybersecurity." Introduction to Homeland Security Principles of All-hazards Response. Fourth ed. Boston: Elsevier/Butterworth Heinemann, 2009. 283-319. Print.