What is the human factor in cybersecurity? The human factor in cybersecurity refers to the ways in which human behavior and actions can create or reduce cybersecurity risks within an organization. Even though organizations use firewalls, encryption, antivirus, multifactor authentication (MFA), and other technical controls, people still interact with these systems, which can leave vulnerabilities…
SCADA Systems
What are SCADA Systems? Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, or SCADA, refers to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that are in charge of controlling infrastructure processes such as water treatment, wastewater treatment, gas pipelines, and wind farms. Facility-based processes include airports, space stations, and ships. Industrial processes include production, manufacturing, refining, and power generation. These are…
CIA Triad Write-Up
The CIA Triad: what is it? The CIA Triad remains an important cybersecurity model because it provides organizations with three fundamental goals for protecting their information and systems: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Confidentiality focuses on preventing unauthorized users from accessing information; integrity ensures that information remains accurate and unchanged; and availability ensures that authorized users…