Securing sensitive information is crucial. From protecting your identity to keeping company assets safe, the protection of the data stored and/or transmitted online is extremely important. Enter cyber security and data security. Both types of security play a role in protecting personal and business data and systems, but what are they and why do you need them? Read on to find out.
What is Cyber Security?
Cyber security is the act of defending hardware, software and other electronic data from malicious attacks. It can protect computers (including any mobile device) and servers as well as the networks they run on. There are a few subcategories of cyber security, including network security, application security, information security and operational security.
- Network security defends computer networks from malicious attacks, hackers and malware.
- Application security defends software from these same types of attacks.
- Information security protects the data, both in integrity and privacy, where it’s stored and while it’s in transit.
- Operational security covers how the different types of security are handled. This includes user permissions for accessing a network, how data is stored, where it may be stored, and how it can be shared.
What is Data Security?
Data security is the protection of data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, and destruction. Similar to the ‘operational security’ of cyber security discussed above, it’s the process of using safeguards to protect websites, computers and mobile devices and the data housed in databases, whether personal or business-related.
Benefits of Cyber Security and Data Security
Protects the Integrity of your Data
Prevents Data from Loss or Unauthorized Access
Safeguards Your Reputation
Knowing you’ve got cyber security and data security measures in place will give clients, vendors and other stakeholders the confidence to work with you because they’ll know their data is secure.
It should be noted that one of the most important elements of both cyber security and data security is end-user education. The people using these devices, networks, servers, applications and data need to be trained on security protocols, deleting, reporting or otherwise not opening suspicious emails and contained links or attachments, and more.
Think Technologies is here to help. From getting cyber security and data security measures in place for your business to providing training sessions and best practices for business owners and staff, let us help you secure your online presence. Get started today.