Cybersecurity Training

Cybersecurity is the state of protection in cyberspace, including measures taken to protect computer systems against unauthorized access or attacks. It refers to the policies, processes and technologies for protecting networks, devices, and data against cybercrime and data breaches. Nowadays, at the business level, cybersecurity is normally carried out through a security program, which includes an ongoing risk assessment to see where an organization might be vulnerable.

Nowadays, cybersecurity can be divided into a few categories, including:

• IT Security: Keeping Your Core Information Technology Systems Safe and Intact
• Data security: Ensure the integrity of all an organization's data in a way that complies with data protection regulations.
• Internet of Things (IoT) security: Protect smart devices interconnected via the Internet, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc.
• Operational Technology (OT) Security: Protecting people and assets while monitoring physical devices and processes

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Why is cybersecurity important?

Today, as the scope, sophistication, and strategy of cyberthreats continuously evolve, legacy security tools, such as firewalls and antivirus, are insufficient to prevent hackers from gaining unauthorized access.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations adopted BYOD (bring your own device) policies for employees, partners, and other stakeholders. However, a large number of these organizations lacked protection against malware or relied on legacy network and endpoint security solutions to protect BYOD. Not considering remote work in their cybersecurity risk management programs, many gambled with their sensitive information and, as a result, they probably saw costs increase.

Even now, as many organizations adapt to hybrid working models, numerous factors (allowing secure remote access and connectivity, adopting technologies to maintain productivity and ensure security, enforcing remote security policies, and managing security issues such as shadow IT on home networks, to name a few) have become everyday headaches for security administrators along with the current shortage of cybersecurity talent.

Without an effective cybersecurity program, organizations can be victims of cyberattacks that strain budgets and harm results due to:

• Loss of intellectual property and sensitive information.
• Downtime resulting from system failures or ransomware attacks
• Data compromise that results in legal problems and/or loss of business

Types of cybersecurity threats.

There are many more varieties of cyberattacks than we can address here in detail. Some of the most common types of cyber threats include:

• Malware: These attacks can take a myriad of forms. A virus can actively attack systems, steal data or credit card information, install spyware to monitor system activity (such as keystrokes), and much more.
• Phishing: This is one of the most common types of attacks, in which criminals use social engineering to impersonate a trusted source, such as a bank, in an attempt to persuade you to hand over sensitive information. Phishing attacks usually arrive through email, apps, SMS, or social media.
• Ransomware: Cybercriminals launch malicious software on information systems to block or encrypt data, preventing access until a ransom has been paid. In some cases, criminals can also steal sensitive information and threaten to sell or publish it unless the company pays a ransom.
• Trojan horses: In this specialized type of malware attack, attackers place malicious code in useful or trustworthy software.
• Password attacks: Criminals attempt to access a system using password cracking software to determine the correct password. Strict access management policies, such as longer and more complicated passwords, make it exponentially more difficult for this type of attack to succeed.
• Internal threats: Internal threats involve data breaches caused, sometimes without knowing it, by people within an organization. Operating from within an organization's security perimeter, that person has easy access to sensitive data if there are no strict access controls with minimal privileges.
• Zero-day attacks: When a vulnerability is discovered in basic systems or software, regulations may require that it be publicly disclosed. Sometimes, attackers look for a way to attack such a vulnerability before cybersecurity professionals can develop a patch to fix it.

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Discovering and remediating these myriad threats requires a future-facing cybersecurity strategy that focuses on protecting all of your company's most important assets. Our service offering stands out as an investment for comprehensive protection against growing cyber threats. The complexity and sophistication of today's attacks demand approaches beyond traditional tools, and this is where our cybersecurity training and advice become an essential asset. We offer a comprehensive program that addresses not only IT and data security, but also critical aspects such as Internet of Things (IoT) security and operational technology (OT).

The importance of cybersecurity is magnified in hybrid work environments, where remote security and efficient threat management become daily challenges. Without an effective cybersecurity strategy, organizations are exposed to significant risks, from intellectual property loss to system interruption and ransomware attacks. Our training addresses not only the prevention of common threats such as malware, phishing and ransomware, but also emerging challenges such as Trojan horses, internal threats and zero-day attacks. Implementing an effective cybersecurity program not only protects data integrity and intellectual property, but also avoids additional costs derived from lost business and legal problems. In short, by choosing our services, companies are equipped with the necessary skills and strategies to face and overcome current and future challenges in the field of cybersecurity, ensuring resilience and operational continuity.

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