What Are the Types of Cyber Security? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆- Protects the data and functionality of an application from unauthorized access or malicious attacks. Includes input validation, output encoding, and authentication/authorization controls. 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆- Secures data and information that is stored on or accessed through a cloud computing service. Data in the cloud must be protected at the application, network, and physical level. 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆- Protects the nation’s vital infrastructure, such as energy, transportation, and communication systems, from cyber attacks. Includes identification and assessment of risk, prevention and mitigation measures, and response and recovery plans. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 (𝗜𝗼𝗧) 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆- The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that can collect and share data. The IoT presents a unique security challenge with many potential entry points for cyber attacks. Security measures must be taken at the device, network, and cloud levels to protect data and devices from unauthorized access. 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆- Protects a computer network from unauthorized access or damage. Network security includes measures like firewalls, intrusion detection, and encryption. Important for those who use computers to connect to the internet and/or who store sensitive data on their networks. Hiring for cybersecurity?