Cyber security involves techniques that help is securing various digital components, networks, data and computer systems from unauthorized digital access. There are multiple ways to implement cyber security depending on the kind of network that you are connected to and the type of cyber attacks that you are prone to.

Some common types of cyber attacks include:

1. Malware attack: E.g. Tojan, Malware or Spyware
2. Phishing attack: Fraudulent emails sent from a legitimate source aimed at installing malware on your computer
3. Man in the middle: Hacker takes over the IP address, most common when using unsecured WiFi connections.
4. Password attack: Brute force method to extract the password using multiple combinations

Cyber attacks are not just confined to individuals but also to public and private organizations. Cyber attacks in such scenarios can be more deadly and result in colossal losses. Some examples are listed below:

1. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT): In this form of attack, hackers gain access to a company’s network for a prolonged period of time in order to continuously gain confidential information.
2. Denial of Service/Distributed Denial of Service (DOS/DDOS) attack: Here networks are flooded with traffic which intern leaves legitimate service requests unattended
3. SQL Injection attack: Here the hacker manipulates a standard SQL query in a database driven website and by doing so, hackers can view, edit and delete multiple tables from databases.

Amidst all this, it is often challenging for organizations to keep their data secure. Cyber security professionals are hired to work on identifying  cyber threats and securing a company’s network.

Is your organization equipped with information to prevent these attacks? We have training programs to bring your workforce up to speed with the knowledge they need to prevent cyber attacks.