Cybersecurity involves the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These attacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.

Cybersecurity is essential because it helps protect sensitive data, personal information, intellectual property, and business operations from cyber threats. Without adequate cybersecurity measures, businesses and individuals are at risk of data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage.

• Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
• Malware: Malicious software such as viruses, worms, and trojans that can damage or disrupt systems.
• Ransomware: A type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment for the decryption key.
• Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks: Attempts to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users.

MFA is a security system that requires more than one method of authentication to verify the user’s identity. This typically involves something the user knows (password), something the user has (security token), and something the user is (biometric verification).

If your business experiences a data breach, you should:

• Contain the breach to prevent further data loss.
• Assess the extent of the breach and identify the affected systems.
• Notify affected parties and relevant authorities as required by law.
• Investigate the cause of the breach and implement measures to prevent future incidents.
• Review and update your incident response plan.