Monday, September 26, 2016

Why is Cyber Security Important

CYBER SECURITY

First of all, we would like to know what is cyber security?

We all know that practically almost everything nowadays is linked to computers or the internet. 
The amount of our personal data that we transmit or save online is unimaginable. The mobile phones we use( messaging, emails, saved passwords) credits cards information, medical certificates, online lectures and results, Bank account numbers, Government institutions (Social Security Numbers, tax records), Technology companies patents so on and so much.

With all of these informations either saved in our phones, personal computers or someone elses computer needs protection by preventing it from deleting, altering or getting into the hands of the intruder and this is where cyber security is coming into play.

Information is very vital in todays’ world, be it individual or governments to companies and institutions the data and private information of the general populace needs to be secured and handled in utmost secrecy.

There is no guarantee that our data or personal information is 100% secured but we can protect our data by following the best practices that would enable us mitigate whatever damage hackers try to do on our electronic gadgets and computers.


It’s a global war and all of us have a role to play in either way to make this world a safe heaven for all.

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