Definition
Heart Attack: A heart attack is a medical emergency, usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Without blood, tissue loses oxygen and dies.
Cyber Attack: A cyber attack is any attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer, computing system or computer network with the intent to cause damage.
Know the reasons to reduce & curtail risk of attack to stay in control
Symptoms
Heart Attack: Chest pain or discomfort. Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms or shoulders. Shortness of breath.
Cyber Attack: Suspicious & phishing emails. Data, apps are unavailable. Data deleted and or modified. New apps are auto installed. Browsing requests are redirected. Some vulnerabilities are auto patched. Systems behave abnormal unexpectedly. Systems resources are over utilized. Endpoint security disabled. Network performance is slow. Frequent pop-ups and ads. And many more symptoms…
Both attacks can be uncertain, risky, & fatal if symptoms are ignored.
Due Care:
Heart Attack: Know your risk by regular medical assessments. Eat healthy. Sleep well. Exercise regularly. Control your weight. Stay tobacco, alcohol, & stress free. Socialize.
Cyber Attack: Regularly assess security risks. Identify & manage the IT estate & its lifecycle. Identify weaknesses & Install updates. Train & retrain employees. Control access to systems, data, network, & facilities. Take backup & test restore regularly. Rollout security polices, processes, & procedures. Encrypt & manage critical data.
Prevention is better than cure b’coz cost of consequences is very high.
What Next?
REGULARLY talk to your doctor to sideline risk of the heart attack for you & your near and dear ones.
SECURITY cannot be an afterthought. Discuss with us the current security posture & to define & attain future state of security.
