Cyber Security Tools & Techniques
Cyber security tools play a vital role in safeguarding systems against unauthorized access and cyber threats. Essential tools for prevention, detection, response, and monitoring include antivirus software, firewalls, encryption tools, and SIEM systems. A multi-layered defense strategy that combines these tools enables organizations to effectively mitigate risks and enhance their security posture.
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What we have learnt
- Security tools are essential for detecting, preventing, and responding to cyber threats.
- Antivirus, firewalls, VPNs, encryption, and secure communication are foundational.
- Monitoring tools like SIEMs and vulnerability scanners strengthen ongoing protection.
- No single tool is enough—use a multi-layered defense strategy.
Key Concepts
- -- Antivirus Software
- Programs designed to detect, block, and remove malicious software from computers and networks.
- -- Firewalls
- Network security devices that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
- -- Encryption
- The process of converting data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access, using symmetric or asymmetric techniques.
- -- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Services that encrypt internet traffic and disguise users’ IP addresses to enhance online privacy and security.
- -- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Tools that collect and analyze log data from various systems to detect and respond to security threats.
- -- Penetration Testing
- A simulated cyber attack used to identify security vulnerabilities and assess the security posture of systems.
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