Perception of Cyber Security

This book extends the presentation of overview of the cyber security today its common perception that cybersecurity is an issue of urgent national concern. Numerous aspects of cyberspace are well-known for being open to an increasing number of attacks from a variety of hackers criminals terrorists and state actors. For instance major and small private-sector businesses as well as government organizations experience sensitive information being stolen online websites being defaced and denial-of-service assaults. Information technology plays a significant role in the running of the nation''s key infrastructure which includes the electric power grid air traffic control system financial systems and communication networks.