Active Security Protection

- Overview

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting internet-connected devices and services from cybercriminals, hackers, and spammers. Companies use cybersecurity to protect against: Phishing schemes, Ransomware attacks, Identity theft, Data breaches, Financial losses. 

Some types of cybersecurity include:

• Application security
• Cloud security
• Critical infrastructure security
• Data security
• Endpoint security
• IoT (Internet of Things) security
• Mobile security
• Network security

The traditional method of protecting computer systems involves the deployment of prevention mechanisms, such as anti-virus software. As attackers become more sophisticated, the effectiveness of protection mechanisms decreases as the cost increases. 

However, a new generation of security mechanisms is emerging that uses an active approach, such as hooks that can be activated when new types of attacks are exposed and machine-learning mechanisms to identify sophisticated attacks. Attacking the attacker is a technological possibility as well, but is almost always illegal.

- Active Cyber Defense

Active security protection, also known as proactive cybersecurity, is a proactive approach to defending against cyber attacks. It involves identifying security gaps and searching for threats before a breach occurs. 

Here are some tips for maintaining cybersecurity:

• Use strong, complex passwords
• Keep software up to date
• Use anti-virus protection
• Use two-factor or multi-factor authentication
• Access control to data and systems
• Put up a firewall
• Use VPNs on public Wi-Fi networks
• Install antivirus software on devices
• Use identity theft protection services
• Use secure passwords by checking them with a password strength checker
• Don't jailbreak your phone if you have an Android

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