Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer systems and networks from bad actors who disrupt services or steal sensitive information. The responsibilities of professionals in this field may include:
- Educating a company’s stakeholders on the importance of cyber and information security.
- Planning in disaster recovery and responses to cybersecurity breaches.
- Closing gaps in network security and mitigating vulnerabilities.
- Defending against various cyber-attacks.
As a concept, cybersecurity covers everything from network and application security to operational security and business continuity.
Programming Languages
Cybersecurity work involves the following programming languages:
- Python features tools for common tasks such as malware analysis.
- C and C++ are low-level languages that can directly access RAM and system processes.
- SQL and its features are used in database security.
- PHP can be used to protect against DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.
- Bash can automate tasks, manage configurations, and analyze system data.
- PowerShell like BASH, is used in automating tasks and analyzing system data.
Cybersecurity Concepts
- Blue Team
- Cryptography
- Cyber Attack
- Cyber Resilience
- Data Exfiltration
- Disaster Recovery
- Hacking
- Malware
- Multi-factor Authentication
- Nmap
- Penetration Testing
- Red Team
- Risk
- Risk Management
- Security Testing
- Social Engineering
- Virtual Private Network
- Vulnerability
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