computer science cyber security

what is cyber security?

Cyber security is designed to protect systems, networks and data from cyber attacks

What are the threats of weak and default password?

People would be able to get in to your account then access your private information

What are the threats of removable media?

Removable media such as memory sticks, mp3 and thumb drives are very useful, but they are very easy to loose or forget meaning anyone can just get onto your media

What are the threats of misconfigured access rights?

That anyone could access your data and read, erase , change it. Meaning they will know your private stuff.

What are the threats of unpatched and/or outdated software?

There is a risk of business disruptions, ransomware ( a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid) and third parties.