Every modern-day enterprise relies on hardware and software. Smartphones, tablets, servers, and networking devices like modems and routers are used in businesses of all sizes. As employees become more reliant on interconnected technologies for day-to-day operations, security has become increasingly important.
In this article, we’ll cover the definition of hardware security and software security, list potential threats, and name security measures you can implement for your business.
What Is Hardware Security?
Hardware security ensures no one gains unauthorized access to physical devices. Its domain enterprise security focuses on the protection of machines, peripherals, and physical equipment.
While CCTV cameras, locked doors, and security personnel are a part of hardware security, another method is to create cryptographic or encryption-based operations on an integrated chip. Common examples are a hardware firewall or proxy server, devices that monitor network traffic and protect endpoints.
You’ll need to maintain the security of critical hardware devices, including servers and employee endpoints, to ensure no interruptions occur.
Security threats to enterprise hardware today include:
- a lack of encryption;
- eavesdropping attacks, which happen when attackers listen to network traffic traveling over computers, mobile devices, servers, and IoT devices;
- outdated firmware, software embedded into hardware;
- unsecured local networks;
- and unchanged default passwords.
What Is Software Security?
Software security protects software applications and digital experiences from attackers. Solutions put in place help protect against system vulnerability and ensure your data is protected while in transit and at rest.
Software security issues businesses face include:
- cloud service attacks, which target cloud-based service platforms;
- distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, an attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server or network by overwhelming it with a flood of traffic;
- and phishing, an attempt to steal sensitive information, typically usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or bank account information.
Types of Cybersecurity
Also known as IT security, cybersecurity protects an organization and its employees and assets from cyberattacks. Cybersecurity solutions are required to mitigate risks. As such, there are cloud application security, cloud security, endpoint security, and network security options.
- Cloud application security, or cloud app security for short, secures cloud-based software applications.
- Cloud security is dedicated to securing cloud computing systems, keeping data across online-based applications, platforms, and infrastructure private and safe.
- Endpoint security focuses on securing the devices used, such as phones, tablets, and laptops, to keep out unwanted users.
- Network security encompasses the steps taken to protect the integrity of a network and the data within it.
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