how does cybersecurity work ?

                                 How does cybersecurity work to protect us ? 

For a long time many people thought that passwords were dead, but as it turns out, no one so far has come up with something better. Therefore, passwords are still your first line of defense in the protection of your data. Unfortunately, many people are still using weak passwords and in most cases reusing them while others continue using the default passwords they were provided with. According to a 2016 report by Verizon, weak, stolen or default passwords help cybercriminals to steal private data and use it for their own benefits, so in this post i will show you some ways that cybersecurity is protecting you in : 

1-Securing your password

Cyber-criminals have tools that can crack weak passwords. What’s more, when they manage to access your email account, they can use it to reset passwords in your other online accounts. Therefore, if you use a single password for all your accounts, then you will be making things easier for them.

2-Backing up your data

One of the most important data protection tips is data backup. This involves creating a copy of your data so that if your device is stolen, lost or compromised; you won’t lose important information. Therefore, you should create a backup on an external hard drive.

3-Securing your wireless network at home or business 

Both small business owners and individuals should secure their wireless networks with passwords. Strong passwords prevent unauthorised individuals from hijacking wireless networks. If you have a Wi-Fi network at your workplace, ensure that it is encrypted, secure, and hidden. To secure and hide your Wi-Fi network, set up a router or wireless access point, so it doesn’t broadcast your SSID. 

Resources:

1-https://www.floridatechonline.com/blog/information-technology/cybersecurity-analyst-career-guide/
2-https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/what-is-cybersecurity.html