Cybersecurity 101

A cyberattack is any attempt by cybercriminals to access a computer, computing system or computing network with the intent to steal, expose, alter, disable or destroy information.

Cyberespionage (preferred) or cyber espionage refers to malicious software used to extract trade secrets or sensitive confidential information from corporations or government for harm (financial, strategic, political) or profit.

Cybersecurity is the practise of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from cyberattacks through the application of technologies, processes and controls.

Cyberwarfare refers to the use of digital attacks, typically by nation-states or state-sponsored groups, to disrupt, damage, or destroy critical infrastructure, steal sensitive information, or influence political or military outcomes. Unlike traditional warfare, which typically involves physical conflict between armed forces, cyberwarfare involves the use of computer networks and digital tools to engage in [...]

A security incident during which confidential data or sensitive information is stolen or taken from a system, without the knowledge or authorization of the system’s owners, by either malicious insiders or external attackers.

Data integrity refers to the accuracy, completeness, consistency and validity of data over its lifecycle. In the context of cybersecurity, data integrity is crucial for ensuring that data remains unaltered, uncorrupted, and trustworthy, whether it is being processed by software applications, transmitted over a network, or stored in a database. Without data integrity, organizations [...]

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) refers to a set of technologies, strategies, and tools designed to prevent unauthorized access, leakage, or destruction of sensitive data. DLP tools are critical in cybersecurity as they help organizations safeguard their confidential and proprietary information—whether it's stored on servers, in the cloud, or being transmitted across networks. The primary [...]

Decryption is the process of converting data that was unreadable, due to encryption, back to its original format that is both readable and understood by either a human or a computer. To decrypt data, a key or password is usually required. This process is essential in the realm of digital security, ensuring that sensitive [...]

Deepfake refers to media—usually images, videos, or audio—created or altered using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to make them appear real but to present false or manipulated content. While deepfake technology is often associated with entertainment or personal use, it has significant implications in the realm of cybersecurity. Deepfakes can be [...]