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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a subset of information security that involves protecting internet-connected systems including hardware, software, programs, and data from potential cyber attacks. It refers to a set of techniques, technologies, and processes designed to protect systems and networks from potential cyber attacks. By implementing various security measures and controls in place, it protects the integrity of networks from unauthorized electronic access. Cybersecurity measures monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic. Not only does this reduce the risk of cyber attacks, it also protects the organization from unauthorized exploitation of systems.

Network Security

Network security is a branch of cybersecurity that includes planning and implementing network security measures. This protects the integrity of networks and programs against hacking and unauthorized access. Network security helps protect an organization’s IT infrastructure and network-accessible resources from all kinds of cyber threats such as viruses, Trojans, malware, spamware, spyware. In addition,  ID and passwords, internet access, firewalls, backup, and encryption fall under network security as well. A network security professional makes sure your network is more secure by providing technical expertise including help with intrusion detection systems, encryption, firewalls, and digital certificates.

Cyber & Network Security Differences

Both cybersecurity and network security are very different in terms of security. For instance, think of an organization as a fortified castle. Network security is concerned about maintaining peace within the walls of the castle, protecting the organization from network related threats. Cybersecurity protects the organization from outside threats such as from the cyber realm. It protects the systems, networks, and programs of an organization from all kinds of digital attacks like phishing, baiting etc.

For both, the most critical component is the integrity of data and programs. However, cybersecurity takes it to the next level.  While the main concern of network security is to safeguard organizations’ IT infrastructure from within, cybersecurity deals with safeguarding organizations’ information and security technologies from cyber threats that exploit vulnerabilities in the system.

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