Why is cybersecurity awareness important ?

Inventory Management ● 4 Oct 2022

Data breaches is a real horror
Creating an environment of reinforcement
and motivation
Safe computing
Online scams

Data breaches are a real horror

Just in time, one must look at the haunting realities of data breaches. Cybercriminals find the data valuable too. Malicious cyber-attacks affect students in various ways in the form of scams as the students join classes online using their personal computers and home wifi networks, a large number of potential attack vectors has rapidly proliferated. Any important information can leave one at risk of identity theft as the hackers can use the information against the person

Safe computing

Safe computing could be done by protecting the data with the use of secure connections and protecting sensitive data, and keeping the computer and information safe with the use of strong passwords and controlling access to the computer. Also, be stingy with the permissions and protect your identity

Online scams

Fraud of various methodologies is facilitated by cyber criminals on the internet. Scams can happen in myriad ways like phishing scams, SMS, social media, fake tech support phone calls, and many more. The most common types of Online scams are Phishing, Fake AV, Social Media scams, and Mobile scams

According to Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) tracked data, 3,94,499 cases of cyber security incidents were reported in 2019; 11,58,208 in 2020 and 14,02,809 in 2021.
Regarding the latest cyber threats, the government issued alerts and advisories and is operating an automated cyber threat exchange platform for proactively collecting and sharing tailored alerts with organizations across the sectors for proactive threat mitigation actions

Why are cybercrimes rising?

According to experts, there are several reasons for the increasing cyber crimes in India. It can be due to lack of awareness, lack of technological knowledge, increase in online traffic, and also difficulties in investigating cybercrime cases. Fraudsters have been encouraged because of such factors in more innovative ways to scam people

Creating an environment of reinforcement
and motivation

The dynamism and complexity of cyber attacks require some protection mechanisms to be adaptive and responsive. Learning through creating a security culture that can run through any organizational level, down the entire chain of command, and promote constant surveillance. Cyber security must be a relevant topic every day

Conclusion :-

Cyber security awareness is essential for building a culture of security and being socially responsible and preventing people from various attacks

Oct 2022

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