Cyber security refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. Cyber security may also be referred to as information technology security. Cyber security is important because government, military, corporate, financial, and medical organizations collect, process, and store unprecedented amounts of data on computers and other devices. A significant portion of that data can be sensitive information, whether that be intellectual property, financial data, personal information, or other types of data for which unauthorized access or exposure could have negative consequences. Organizations transmit sensitive data across networks and to other devices in the course of doing businesses, and cyber security describes the discipline dedicated to protecting that information and the systems used to process or store it. Continue reading from DataInsider
Cybersecurity and privacy are important to the nation and its citizens. The Cybersecurity and Privacy Applicants Group addresses critical needs for new and existing technology. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develops, integrates and promotes standards and guidelines to meet established standards for cybersecurity privacy needs. Our Cybersecurity Framework consists of standards, guidelines and best practices to manage cybersecurity risks. The Framework is a flexible, cost-effective, voluntary program that promotes the protection and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure. We collaborate with the Small Business Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide training for small and medium-sized businesses. Continue reading from National Institute of Standards and Technology
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