There was once a time when cyber security was
mostly about antivirus and antimalware software. That is no longer
the case. The industry has grown leaps and bounds.
Something important to understand about technology is that
historically, those who designed hardware, software, and
applications mostly focused on ease of setup, ease of use, and
speed. Security was rarely considered in the process. Now, many
of us are suffering the consequences of those oversights in the
form of increasing and more sophisticated cyber attacks,
ransomware, and breaches. Because security was an afterthought
for so long in information technology, implementing many
industry security measures can be like trying to put toothpaste
back into the tube — it's not an easy task. That is where cyber
security professionals come in.
As the industry grows and new cyber security technology is
created, individuals and businesses will gradually be able to
add more security softwares to their lineup. Meaning, similar to
how most of us purchase and install antivirus software on our
PCs, new security softwares will become more and more common for
both individuals and organizations.
However, security softwares cannot replace experienced cyber
security professionals.
These experts handle the cyber security things that require a
human touch. They will:
• Ensure that only the employees who need
access to sensitive or proprietary info can see it, and prevent
mishandling and abuse
• Build sophisticated networks that
protect sensitive or proprietary info
• Comb through each and every one of your
IT systems and equipment to identify risks and add layers of
security through specialized configurations, encryptions,
automations, etc. (The reason this is such a challenge is
because no two pieces of hardware have the same user interface
and capabilities.)
• Monitor various software, applications,
as well as user behaviors to catch malicious security events
before damage is done
• Test and monitor backups in the event of a cyber
security incident
• Migrate to updated or new and improved
systems and software across organizations
• Configure and manage an organization's
chosen security softwares in ways that satisfy requirements,
protect privacy and proprietary info, and fit your company
culture
• And so much more