Cyber security is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programmes and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. In a computing context, security includes both cyber security and physical security.

   Ensuring cyber security requires coordinated efforts throughout an information system.

Elements of cyber security include:

• Application security.

• Information security.

• Network security.

• Disaster recovery / business continuity planning.

• Operational security.

• End-user education.

Role of Cyber security professionals

   Cyber security professionals help prevent losses from cybercrime by preventing, detecting and responding to attacks. Cybercrime has a cost of nearly $400 billion annually worldwide based on time spent and money lost. As more....