Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity can be defined as a set of methods used to safeguard the integrity of data, networks, and programs from damage, attacks, and unauthorized access. Security can be classified into two sub-categories: physical security and cybersecurity. Both of these securities are essential to protect the computerized systems from unauthorized accessl; therefore, most of the organizations focus on fortifying both aspects of security. Information security (a subset of cybersecurity) focusses on maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the personal or professional data. The implementation of cybersecurity and information security helps in preventing data breaches, identity thefts, and cyber-attacks. This book offers an overview of essential components and methods of cybersecurity. The first three chapters of the book contain fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity while the later chapters focus on different methods of cybersecurity. The knowledge of the internet and the underlying phenomena occurring in the cyber world is essential to understand the basics of cybersecurity. Readers of this book will learn about the essential concepts of cybersecurity. These are realities that constitute the basis of our knowledge of cybersecurity. The information gained from this book will help the reader understand the requirement to improve cybersecurity applications. Implementation of cybersecurity principles is essential to safeguard our systems connected to the cyber world.