A Discussion on Cyber Wars and Security

Running head: A DISCUSSION ON CYBER WARS AND SECURITY
A Discussion on Cyber Wars and Security
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1A Discussion on Cyber Wars and Security
Introduction
This study discusses about the ways in which pirates have attacked as well as continue
to harm the cyber infrastructure of organizations and what measures we must take to be better
prepared to tackle these threats. To do this, the history of cyberspace and cyber security is
investigated and the most common types of cyber threats are identified. The study continues
further to provide solutions to general users and board members of organizations to grow
better equipped in tackling the threats and the role humans play in making cyber-attacks
happen.

2A Discussion on Cyber Wars and Security
Discussion
For most businesses, there exists a significant knowledge gap relating to cyber
security among the board level. This knowledge gap can be alleviated by Chief Information
Security Officers (CISOs) who can advise the board members on this subject in easily
understandable business friendly terms. The CISOs ensure this through four steps which are –
 Understanding of the board’s philosophy towards managing risks
 Building profiles of risks pertaining to the industry
 Establishing real metrics by measuring cyber risks
 Providing continuous improvements in demonstrating cyber resilience
Solutions like Cisco Security Advisory Services are delivered through the hands of
these CISOs and help in better understanding the risks faced by an organization (Allen et al.,
2015). The knowledge gained can aid in making more effective decisions in mitigating risks.
Cyberspace refers to visualization of the entire interconnection of digital networks
and technologies that enable operations to be performed digitally. This includes the World
Wide Web (www) as well as the different internet and intranet infrastructures used by
organizations and the military. Though cyberspace may resonate with Internet and appear
similar, they are quite different. Internet is the physical form of all digital networks while
cyberspace is the virtual world that came to being due to the existence of Internet.
With the advent of Internet, arose the risk of cyber threats that are meant for theft of
confidential information, damage to software, electronic data and hardware and even
disruption of services. This has led to creation of security infrastructure, techniques and
guidelines to prevent these risks from compromising computers and network systems. With
increasing reliance on computers, internet, wireless services and Bluetooth devices, the
importance on cyber security is rapidly growing. It all began when a computer hacker from