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Network security:

The process of protecting the network from unwanted users, attacks and intrusions.

End-user education

Users may be employees accessing the network or customers logging on to a company app. Educating good habits (password changes, 2-factor authentication, etc.) is an important part of cybersecurity.

Application security:

Apps require constant updates and testing to ensure these programs are secure from attacks.

Mobile security:

Cell phones and tablets involve virtually every type of security challenge in and of themselves.

cybersecurity

Cyber security refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. Cyber security may also be referred to as information technology security.

Disaster recovery/business continuity planning:

In the event of a breach, natural disaster or other event data must be protected and business must go on. For this, you'll need a plan

Data security:

Inside of networks and applications is data. Protecting company and customer information is a separate layer of security.

Cloud security:

Many files are in digital environments or "the cloud". Protecting data in a 100% online environment presents a large amount of challenges

Identity management:

Essentially, this is a process of understanding the access every individual has in an organization.

Database and infrastructure security:

Everything in a network involves databases and physical equipment. Protecting these devices is equally important.

Endpoint security:

Remote access is a necessary part of business, but can also be a weak point for data. Endpoint security is the process of protecting remote access to a company's network


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