Cybersecurity can be defined as the body of processes, practices, safeguards, and technologies an organization uses in the protection and defense of information systems. Along with information systems protection, cybersecurity is also concerned with protecting the software and hardware against attack. The main goal of cybersecurity is to ensure that an organization's assets are well-protected. In addition, it ensures that the code and infrastructure supporting the assets lack vulnerabilities that could negatively effect the cornerstones of security: Availability, Integrity, and Confidentiality. The term cybersecurity is interchangeable with the terms Information Security, Computer Security, or IT Security, as they describe the same goal of defending and protecting information systems. There are several different elements that make up the security landscape, including:
- Application Security
- Network Security
- Risk Management
- Developer & User Education