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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.

Cybersecurity principles for industry and government: A useful framework for efforts globally to improve cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a global issue that both governments and private entities are trying to improve. The incredible growth of the internet has led to great economic growth and prosperity like nothing ever seen  in  human  history. And along  with  this  growth,  also  come  some  concerns. Certain individuals can  take  advantage  of  this  growth  by  hacking  devices,  services,  bank  accounts,  etc. Due  to  this  fact  cybersecurity  has  become  a  very  important  concern  for  governments  and corporations alike. Cybersecurity must adapt to the constant improvement of technology. And for this to  work,  corporations  must  make  sure  their  services  are  as  secure  as  they  can  be. As IEEE states “ITI's principles can guide policymakers in developing and facilitating an effective public policy framework that  enhances security while maintaining  the overall benefits of cyberspace”. By following these principals, everyone will be secure while surfing the web and will evade attacks done by malicious individuals.

Types of threats
Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent emails that resemble emails from reputable sources. The aim is to steal sensitive data like credit card numbers and login information. It’s the most common type of cyber attack. You can help protect yourself through education or a technology solution that filters malicious emails.

Ransomware is a type of malicious software. It is designed to extort money by blocking access to files or the computer system until the ransom is paid. Paying the ransom does not guarantee that the files will be recovered or the system restored.

Malware is a type of software designed to gain unauthorized access or to cause damage to a computer.

Social engineering is a tactic that adversaries use to trick you into revealing sensitive information. They can solicit a monetary payment or gain access to your confidential data. Social engineering can be combined with any of the threats listed above to make you more likely to click on links, download malware, or trust a malicious source.

How to prevent attacks
Electronic security protocols also focus on real-time malware detection. Many use heuristic and behavioral analysis to monitor the behavior of a program and its code to defend against viruses or Trojans that change their shape with each execution (polymorphic and metamorphic malware). Security programs can confine potentially malicious programs to a virtual bubble separate from a user's network to analyze their behavior and learn how to better detect new infections.