Cybersecurity is the group of best practices that keeps intruders out of business networks, healthcare systems, industrial control networks, critical infrastructure, and other systems. It prevents the exposure of sensitive data to criminals and state actors, stops ransomware attacks that can disrupt an organization’s daily operations, and prevents remote takeovers of computers, equipment, and other assets.
Cybersecurity also ensures that organizations comply with regulations that govern data use and protection in various industries. Cybersecurity helps protect businesses from financial losses, the erosion of trust that can occur after a cyberattack, and the prospect of uninsurability because of poor security practices or successful attacks.
Effective cybersecurity requires that an organization identifies every connected device in an organization, enabling security leaders to know exactly what they need to protect.