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What is Cybersecurity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity is a process of managing and securing networks, servers, computers, users, mobile devices, applications, and databases from cyberattacks, data leakage and unauthorized access. It is normally a combination of strategy, process, tools, skills and implementation to achieve improved cyber resilience against unforeseen data breaches and cyber attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is cybersecurity important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a humongous growth in technology, our world is composed of different types of electronic devices, and each of these devices have their own method of data collection, storage, processing, and application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this 21st century, the role of data is massive, and hackers are always looking to access, steal or delete targeted data, with proper cyber strategies businesses and individuals will be able to protect their data and keep it safe against cyberthreats. It will keep the life of a business or an individual protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieving and maintaining the right security for your business can be beneficial over a period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is cybersecurity proactive approach?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Securing your network and systems before being affected by a cyberattack is called proactive cybersecurity. Example: Patching your systems on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is cybersecurity reactive approach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Securing your network and systems after being affected by a cyberattack by receiving prompt alerts and warnings whenever something anonymous or fishy happens in your network is called reactive cybersecurity. Example: Monitoring your logs and identifying abnormal behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n