In the past years over a hundred billion dollars has been stolen through various crimes. With newer ways of accessing the internet, newer opportunities are also open to criminals to steal data.  Companies must deal with adware, ransomware, and spyware along with phishing as well. Preventing spyware protects every action that is carried out by the employee and ensures that the adversary knows the company’s actions. Fighting against adware helps prevent company computers from being filled with advertisements and if they are clicked than it can allow viruses into the system. Cyber security provide protection to businesses that promises that the company is not at risk from any threats.  With cyber security computers are able to work at full capacity which can increase productivity. Fighting malware helps prevent company computers from slowing down. Being able to prove how secure a business can increase the trust put into you by your customers. Cyber security helps protect personal information of employees and customers. The benefit behind this can aid in preventing insider threats. This can also help prevent your company from losing money. A company must be in compliance with cyber security standards because they could be at risk can lead to fines, possible data breaches, or criminal charges. This lessens the chances of cyber attacks and it saves the companies reputations. Cyber security also improves information security and helps with business management. It can also help with recovery when an adversary attacks a company. Without cyber security the risk can cost billions of dollars and it will cost a loss in business. The thing about it is that it’s not a one and done thing. Cyber security is an ever-growing field as criminals develop new ways to try and breach company information. Having the best technology and resources can aid your security team with support and other tools to fight against cyber-criminal activity.

Naomi Eide, Samantha Schwartz and Alex Hickey. “5 Password Management Trends Businesses Need to Know.” CIO Dive, 23 Apr. 2018, www.ciodive.com/news/5-password-management-trends-businesses-need-to-know/521798/.