There are many types of engineers. Civil engineers, mechanical engineers, cybersecurity engineers and so on. Although there are different engineers for different fields, they all have a sole purpose. An engineer’s purpose is to invent, design, analyze, build and test machines, systems, and structures that will help further advance they field. With the many purposes they have, it helps us answer the question: How do engineers make cyber networks safer?

Engineers can help analyze and address the threat so that organizations, companies and governments are prepared for attacks. Engineers help develop networks and software to better combat hackers, network attacks, malware, ransomware, and more. Engineers have the power to change configurations to keep networks safer. This can include making new encryptions and firewalls. Engineers can help keep the cybersecurity of a company or organization up to date, decreasing the chances of a cyber-attack happening. With updates, it ensure there are no loopholes or weak spots in the system. Engineers have the ability to track incoming cyberattacks. With this ability, they are prepared on what’s to come,  how to go about the attack, and what adjustments that have to make to their system.