Hello there!
Day by day, we see a lot of people talking about cybersecurity, expressing their concerns about the risks. But wait, what is cybersecurity? Can someone define what it is, in actuality?
Many people relate cybersecurity to firewalls. Some relate it to antivirus software, while some relate it to passwords.
Firewalls! In this scenario, a firewall is often seen as a barrier between your system and the outside world. But have you ever thought about why it’s there? Simple; because threats exist. If a system has a firewall, it feels secure, blocking unwanted access and keeping the good stuff in. But is that enough? No. Just like a house with locked doors still needs vigilant inhabitants, a secure system still needs aware users.
Cybersecurity is not just about firewalls or passwords. It is about your awareness and intention. Knowing if a system is secure (despite having firewalls and antivirus) can be easily identified. For example, tell a person that their data might be stolen, and ask them what they are going to do about it. This, my friend, is a very good technique.
The other thing I often relate to is this concept called “Social Engineering.” It’s a very deceptive technique that exploits human psychology to gain unauthorized access. Imagine someone calls you, pretending to be an IT support agent, asking for your password. You might think, “Why would I give it to them?” But in reality, many do, because of trust or fear. When we hear about data breaches, we might think, “How could someone fall for that?” But when it comes to us, why do we sometimes still feel the urge to think that we will never be infected? Point to ponder.
Wishing you the best of cyber hygiene.
Until my next post, take care, be cyber vigilant.