Nowadays, it is impossible not to hear about cybersecurity on the Internet and all the ways in which our bank details, our personal files or our computers can be hijacked. Protecting our digital space is crucial.

Cybersecurity in companies is just as important or even more so than in the private sphere. It is absolutely necessary that the digital assets of your company are protected against external threats.

What is cybersecurity
By cybersecurity we understand those strategies and actions carried out by a company or individual to protect and defend their digital assets from possible cyber attacks, such as information theft and device control.

It is a branch of computing that is increasingly necessary since our level of online connection is increasingly higher and more frequent. Specifically, cyber attacks are a constant threat to companies of all sizes.

It is not only necessary to protect the computer equipment but also the network connections. Any technological device can and should be protected against these possible threats, but especially if they have access to personal, banking or company data .

Types of cybersecurity
A good cybersecurity strategy for companies or individuals should focus on 3 main objectives: Prevention of attacks, detection of threats and recovery.

Preventive cybersecurity
The preventive cybersecurity strategy is responsible for preventing attacks. In this case, the objective is to prevent threats from touching our devices. In other words, it is about shielding devices, networks and software against attacks and preventing them from entering.

This is the most common type of cybersecurity . At its most basic level, we find applications for firewalls, antivirus, etc. Somewhat more advanced are the new Next Generation Firewalls , which monitor Internet connections. All these applications are necessary, but for large companies other customized solutions can also be applied .

A common preventive cybersecurity technique is " pentesting " which consists of controlled attacks on the company's computer system to identify weak points and flaws in the cybersecurity system.

Detection cybersecurity
Detection cybersecurity would be the next level. In the event that there is a threat trying to access our device or that has somehow already managed to enter, the cybersecurity system should detect it and block it (in the case of detection before entry) or react to the threat (if it has already entered on the device).

Recovery cybersecurity
This would be the ultimate level of cybersecurity. If the threat manages to overcome the previous barriers, the device recovery strategies would come into play , isolating and expelling the threat.

In this case, it would also be necessary to initiate actions to recover and restore any file that may have been damaged or compromised during the attack.

Cybersecurity in companies: why it is necessary
As a general rule, larger businesses are more likely to experience cyberattacks and more severe ones. However, no company or business that has an online presence and that uses technological devices is free from these attacks.

Since today it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find a business that does not use online technology in some way, it is important to have a good cybersecurity strategy whatever your sector and regardless of the size of your company.

For cybersecurity in companies, much more specific tools are used, which are adapted to the business model and the needs of the specific company.

That companies have a good cybersecurity strategy in place from the beginning is absolutely crucial to protect not only the data of the company itself, but also that of the workers, suppliers and customers with whom they have contact.

Since these are much more complex strategies and actions, it is best to hire cybersecurity professionals who guarantee that all the digital assets of the company will be protected with the utmost diligence.

Common cybersecurity threats
So that you can better understand the need to implement a good cybersecurity strategy in your company, we summarize the most common types of cyberattacks against which you have to protect yourself.

Social Engineering Attacks
In recent times, it is the kind of cyber attack that is becoming more popular. In these attacks, the victim is convinced, directly through trickery and manipulation , to provide their information and relevant personal and company data.

Most of these cyberattacks are carried out using social media, blogs, forums, or even thrift stores , but you may also be contacted via email or phone. Faced with these cases, it is very important to be very clear that no official body will ask us for personal data and if we are trying to make a sale or purchase through a platform, we must always use the chats and tools of the platform itself.

Phishing
Phishing consists of supplanting the identity of an official body, brand or company , falsifying email accounts, web pages and other online communication channels, with the aim of making the victim think that they are talking to the real entity and providing personal data.

For example, a few years ago, there was a massive phishing attack on Google Docs . As you can see, we must not lower our guard.

As in the previous case, on a personal level we must be clear that this data will never be requested by an official page through these methods. We must be alert to possible suspicious links that reach us. Cybersecurity usually has methods to detect and prevent this type of malicious communication , but being vigilant is always necessary.

Malware cyber attacks
Malware is what is called a type of software created with bad intentions. There are a large number of types of malware with different characteristics and with different objectives. They are what is commonly known as a “computer virus” . Malware is installed on computer equipment and accesses the data to which it has access without our knowledge.

The main problem with this type of cyberattack is that, if there is no good cybersecurity system installed, such as the cybersecurity system in Microsoft 365 , malware can enter our computers and run without the user noticing until It's too late.

Some types of malware or computer viruses can be:

Worms : they spread through all the computers that are connected
Trojans : they introduce all kinds of malware on your computer)
Botnets : turn your computer into a "zombie"
Adware : Fill your online browsing with intrusive advertisements
Spyware : access your data
Ransomware – hijacks your computer until you agree to pay a “ransom”.
Against all kinds of computer attacks, it is vitally important to have a good cybersecurity strategy for the company. Through varied and customized IT solutions and a legal approach to cybersecurity , it is possible to largely prevent these attacks, but also to react quickly and appropriately if they do occur.

At OnClick Technologies we offer advisory services, hand in hand with a team of experts in technological law, so that you can achieve your business objectives and we keep you up to date with the latest technological advances that can add value.