Is Cyber Security Hacking?
Is Cyber security actually the same with hacking? There is this notion by most people about this Cyber Security field. They feel anyone in that field should be a hacker or is a hacker. Mostly, the ones choosing it as a fresh or career change are also having same idea that, it’s all about hacking business. Well! Let’s dig in a little bit.
What is Cyber Security?
Cybersecurity is the process of safeguarding computer systems, networks, programs, and data from digital assaults, damage, or illegal access. It entails taking steps to assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems. Cybersecurity tactics range from preventative measures such as firewalls, encryption, and access control to investigative and reactionary measures such as intrusion detection systems and incident response processes. Cybersecurity attempts to protect digital assets and reduce the dangers provided by cyber-attacks.
What is Hacking?
Hacking is the unauthorized or malicious entry into computer systems or networks. It entails exploiting software, hardware, or human flaws to gain unauthorized access, steal data, disrupt operations, or inflict harm. Hackers can range from criminal actors seeking financial or political advantage to ethical hackers (often known as “white-hat hackers”) who test system security defenses to uncover flaws before harmful hackers exploit them. Hacking tactics are diverse and include phishing, virus distribution, social engineering, and exploiting software weaknesses.
Cybersecurity is essentially concerned with defending data and systems from hacking attempts and other online dangers. While hacking is the act of taking advantage of cybersecurity defensive gaps for a variety of objectives, sometimes with malevolent intent, cybersecurity comprises a proactive strategy to avoiding, detecting, and responding to possible security breaches.
It suffices to note that, Cyber Security covers No. 1 – 8 not just No. 9 alone
1. Network Security
2. Endpoint Security
3. Application Security
4. Cloud Security
5. Data Security
6. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
7. Incident Response and Forensics
8. Security Operations Center (SOC)
9. Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
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Cyber Security Specialist