How do engineers make cyber networks safer?

Arguably one of the most important aspects of engineers’ job is to create safe cyber networks, and update them when needed to continue improving upon their safety. This starts with the design of a particular system by implementing a multitude of security measures within the design to protect against threats. Some of these implementations into the design can include things like malware and virus protection programs, intrusion detection systems, encryption mechanisms that halt unauthorized users from gaining access to the system, firewalls, and so many more. Engineers also establish coding practices and software development that are sometimes used as standard methodology throughout the field to standardize practices. This means that they must stay up to date regarding new disciplines and practices that relate to cybersecurity; this is because technology is ever-evolving, which means the risk of cyber attacks and threats is as well so staying privy to new emerging trends also safeguards to be implemented to protect against new threats as well. It also allows them to anticipate when new emerging threats are actually going to pose some kind of threat, allowing engineers to act accordingly. This is achieved by the fact that engineers regularly conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans which allows them to be able to spot not only threats/attacks that may have already found their way into the system, but also check for vulnerabilities in the system that might be a cause for concern in the future. These assessments are incredibly important because, in the event an attack actually does occur, it lessens the impact it have on the system not only thanks to the safeguards in place, but also because engineers are proactively checking their systems and were able to spot the issue before it grew into something that could’ve been detrimental to the system and the information within it.