COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Cybersecurity?
A
a game that has a cool character-
B
a program to edit pictures
C
a movie with a bad story
D
the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats. The practice is used by individuals and enterprises to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cybersecurity – “The state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Cyber security is how individuals and organisations reduce the risk of cyber attack. Cyber security’s core function is to protect the devices we all use (smartphones, laptops, tablets and computers), and the services we access-both online and at work-from theft or damage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cyber security is a potential activity by which information and other communication systems are protected from and/or defended against the unauthorized use or modification or exploitation or even theft.

Detailed explanation-5: -Use strong passwords. Strong passwords are vital to good online security. Control access to data and systems. Put up a firewall. Use security software. Update programs and systems regularly. Monitor for intrusion. Raise awareness.

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