Cyber Security

   A brief introduction to cyber security for students who are new to the field.

Network outages, data compromised by hackers, computer viruses and other incidents affect our lives in ways that range from inconvenient to life-threatening. As the number of mobile users, digital applications and data networks increase, so do the opportunities for exploitation.

  What is Cyber Security?

Cyber security, also referred to as information technology security, focuses on protecting computers, networks, programs and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction.

  Why is Cyber Security Important?

Governments, military, corporations, financial institutions, hospitals and other businesses collect, process and store a great deal of confidential information on computers and transmit that data across networks to other computers. With the growing volume and sophistication of cyber attacks, ongoing attention is required to protect sensitive business and personal information, as well as safeguard national security.
During a Senate hearing in March 2013, the nation's top intelligence officials warned that cyber attacks and digital spying are the top threat to national security, eclipsing terrorism.

  Cyber Security Glossary of Terms

Learn cyber speak by familiarizing yourself with cyber security terminology.

Access +  Active Attack +Blacklist +Bot + Cloud Computing +Critical Infrastructure +Cryptography +Cyber Space +Data Breach +

Digital Forensics +Enterprise Risk Management +Information Assurance +Intrusion Detection +Key +Malware +Passive Attack +Penetration Testing +Phishing +Root +Software Assurance +Virus +Whitelist +