What is Cyber-security?

Availability should

Guarantee that authorized users have access to information when they need it

Information at risk on the Internet

Credit Card Numbers, Bank Accounts, Medical Records, Contact Information, Photos, Passwords

Integrity should

Guarantee that information cannot be altered by unauthorized users

Security

Measures taken to guard against spying or destructive actions

Confidentiality

The protection of information from people who are not authorized to view it.

True of False: Learning computer science or coding is only useful if you want to become a professional programmer.

False

Which part of the Triad? You log in to your online grade portal and realize that in addition to your grades, you can see grades for everyone in your class.

Confidentiality

Integrity

Ensuring that information is protected from unauthorized pr unintentional alteration.

What part of the Triad? Alice logs into the online grade portal and finds that she has the ability to change the grades of all of her assignments. She changes her grades to receive an A+ in Computer Science.

Integrity

Cybersercurity

Protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks

Cyber

Relating to computers or computer networks

The internet of things (IoT)

The network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data

Cyber Security Careers

Try to break security systems. Fix weaknesses. Use creative problem-solving. Big impact--keep people and their information safe.

Which part of the Triad? You log in to your online grade portal to make sure you have turned in all assignments for the quarter. Before you can see your grades, the site crashes.

Availability

How do we prevent cyber attacks?

1. Secure systems with firewalls and other security measures. 2. Follow security best practices--strong passwords, multi-factor authentication. 3. Find and fix system vulnerabilities 4. Respond to cyber attacks to prevent further damage

Confidentiality should

Guarantee that only people with the proper authority view information

Financial impact of cyber attacks

Online fraud cases resulted in victim loss totaling $1.3 billion. Companies and institutions lost up to $9 billion due to cyber crime.

What is the CIA Triad

The CIA Triad is a widely-accepted security measure that should be guaranteed in every secure system. It stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, ad Availability.

Availability

The assurance that systems and data are accessible by authorized users when and where needed.

Cyber security workforce

There are currently 300,000 unfilled cyber security jobs in the USA