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Cybersecurity 101

Cyber incident

A cyber incident is a cybersecurity event that has compromised an organization's data or systems or that has bypassed the security measures put in place.

2023-03-08T15:36:36+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Cyberattack

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.

2023-03-08T14:05:02+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Cyberespionage

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.

2022-09-23T21:50:59+01:00July 19th, 2022|

Cybersecurity

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

2023-03-08T15:38:26+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Cyberwarfare

Cyberwarfare is a series of actions by a nation or organization to attack countries or institutions with the aim of causing significant damage or disruption to its IT infrastructure.

2023-07-06T08:14:19+01:00July 6th, 2023|

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