Authors : Nurudeen Yemi Hussain; Ahmed Aliyu; Balogun Emmanuel Damilare; Abiola Alimat Hussain; David Omotorsho

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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Abstract : As interconnectivity and reliance on digital technologies continue to rise exponentially, so too do cybersecurity threats and risks. Malicious cyber actors are employing increasingly sophisticated techniques to target valuable data and disrupt critical systems and infrastructure. The impacts of successful cyber-attacks can be financially devastating and undermine an organization's reputation and customer trust. This paper examines how firms may utilize strong cybersecurity to protect digital assets and reduce risks in a connected society. As technology and communications improve, cyber threats do too. Problems keep popping up. Malware, phishing scams, and data breaches still harm businesses. Hackers can also get in simpler with more linked devices and the Internet of Things. This makes protecting digital assets and systems, networks, and critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyberattacks even more crucial. Cybercriminals can steal data, intellectual property, money, and customer information in many ways. Advanced persistent threats are used by state-backed parties for eavesdropping and geopolitics. Therefore, organizations in all professions and industries must prioritize safety and risk reduction. Businesses may increase their safety with technical, process-based, and strategic cybersecurity solutions, according to the report. This requires strong access restrictions, networks, encryption, software security, and audits. Human aspects like cyber awareness training and a comprehensive plan that matches an organization's risks and resources are considered. A thorough security plan discusses international conventions, following the rules, and using modern technologies. Two case studies demonstrate real-world operations. The first describes how a large retailer stopped a complex APT with numerous defenses. Learn how crucial segmentation, detection tools, incident reaction, and public-private partnerships are. The second one examines a major hotel chain data breach and offers simple measures like strong passwords and vendor tracking to reduce similar dangers. Even if digital adversaries are getting smarter, basic cybersecurity "hygiene." can block many attempts, the report concludes. No organization is totally safe, but following basic rules, laws, and best practices can help protect people, organizations, and governments' assets in today's linked globe. Researchers may investigate how blockchain and AI might lessen hacking risks.

Keywords : Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Encryption, Authentication, Access Control, Network Security, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Software Security, Vulnerability Management, Auditing, Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence, Cyber Strategy, Cyber Awareness, Encryption, Internet of Things, Advanced Persistent Threats, Cyber-Attacks, Phishing, Malware, Ddos, Ransomware, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning.

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