NIETO Eportfolio #7

Cyber security is a very important pillar in the world today, especially with business today, depending more and more in technology and online systems. Since conversion into the online world, businesses have widen the reach to possible consumers in making it easier for all who can’t make it into physical stores and be able to experience what companies have to offer.Getting more eyeballs in attention in the world of business is usually a good thing, however, it may also be a bad one. Negative attention can come in the form of a potential hacker or attacker whose main goal is to hack an upset business if not, for the sole purpose of money or blackmailing. To combat and defend their assets, companies may look into hiring a contractor or a company to set up their systems and monitor it regularly to ensure the business is protected. Companies will need to create a game plan to determine whether most valuable assets are, and what is more expendable. From there, companies can determine what type of protection to get in work along with the company to determine a set price. Installation and monitoring is just a part of the battle as companies will make sure their equipment is up-to-date and able to combat all attacks the benefits outweigh the risk of not having protection at all, as a hacker, who is capable of disrupting business may cause damage that could become unrepairable. Damage may come in the form of a total loss whether it is in terms of goods or business as a whole. In some instances, it may even be able to recover from it but most aren’t so lucky. Cyber security programs not only protect the business and their assets, but it also protects employees, their info, and other valuable Intel safe. This is critical as identity theft is a rising and consistent problem today as information is extremely valuable especially personal, identifying a little information (PII). This type of Intel is extremely valuable, and people and organizations would pay top dollar to get access to such Intel. Regardless of the cost and price of security, securing your data and assets with protection, is the smarter and safer option in the long run to better protect you against unforeseen circumstances.