Definition

What is the need for IT security?

As hackers get smarter, the need to protect your digital assets and network devices is even greater. While providing IT security can be expensive, a significant breach costs an organization far more. Large breaches can jeopardize the health of a small business. During or after an incident, IT security teams can follow an incident response plan as a risk management tool to gain control of the situation.

What are the threats to IT security?

Threats to IT security can come in different forms. A common threat is malware, or malicious software, which may come in different variations to infect network devices, including:

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Viruses

These threats make it even more important to have reliable security practices in place.