Today's most valuable resource is not oil, but data. And the people who protect this data are the invisible heroes of the digital age: cybersecurity experts. Wars are now fought not only on the battlefield but also on servers, in code, and in IP packets.
🚨 So why is this so important?
Every day, millions of people's personal data is stolen. Yes, it's not just big companies; your WhatsApp backup, your mother's bank account, or the customer data at your company could also be at risk.
Data = Power = Money
It's that simple.
When ransomware hits a company, the average damage is 4 million dollars. Moreover, it's not just about money; reputation is also destroyed.
🕵️ What Are Cyber Threats?
The main threats we face in today's digital world:
- Phishing: It looks like it's from the CEO, but there's a Nigerian hacker behind it 😅
- Ransomware: It locks your files and then demands a ransom to unlock them. Modern digital piracy.
- Zero-Day Exploit: An attack that uses vulnerabilities in the system that no one else is aware of.
- Social Engineering: Hacking human psychology. Sometimes the weakest link... is the human itself.
🔐 Basic Rules in Cyber Security
- Change your passwords! (If anyone is still using 123456, we really need to talk 🙃)
- Use 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication).
- Do not postpone the updates, do it now.
- Obtain comprehensive antivirus software.
- Do not click on suspicious links, do not open attachments from unknown email addresses.
📈 What Should Companies Do?
- A company without a cybersecurity strategy is like an ostrich walking in a digital desert. Burying its head in the sand does not stop the attack.
- If you are using ERP systems like Odoo, set user permissions in detail across all modules.
- Integrate Firewall + IDS/IPS + MFA + Logging + SIEM systems.
- Train everyone. Yes, even your accountant!
🌐 What Does the Future Hold?
- AI-assisted attacks and defenses (AI vs AI 🔥)
- Quantum computers will shake encryption to its core. In short: be ready.
- Cyber warfare is no longer just an episode of Black Mirror; it's real.
👊 Last Word:
Cybersecurity is no longer just the responsibility of the IT department. It is a critical issue for everyone's digital health. Just like getting vaccinated: You protect yourself and others.
📢 Remember: Security is not a product, it's a process. Always stay alert!