Lesson 1.1: What is Cybersecurity?
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.
Why is it important?
In today's connected world, everyone benefits from cyberdefense programs. At an individual level, a cybersecurity attack can result in identity theft, extortion attempts, or the loss of important data like family photos.
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