Cybersecurity protects systems, networks, and data from attacks, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability while defending against threats like malware and phishing.

Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s dive into specific types of cyber attacks and how they operate.

To understand the real impact of cyber attacks, let’s look at some notable examples and their consequences.

Protecting your personal information starts with strong passwords and effective authentication methods.

Phishing is a common threat, but you can protect yourself by learning to recognize and avoid these scams.

Learn how to secure your personal devices by keeping software updated, using antivirus tools, and practicing safe browsing and Wi-Fi usage.

Classify and handle data based on sensitivity, including proper procedures like encryption and limiting access to protect sensitive information.

Explore the essentials of network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection and prevention systems, to protect organizational data and communications.

This lesson highlights the importance of incident response and reporting, including containment, eradication, recovery, and the role of response teams in preventing future breaches.

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