Term Security: Cyber Security

Cyber security: Cyber security is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. In a computing context, the term security implies cyber security. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. In response to this growing threat, governments are significantly increasing cyber-security spending, the cyber-security market is rapidly expanding and a whole new industry sector of cyber-security professionals is quickly becoming a sought-after job and career path for the next generation. As a professional who recently experienced a very severe laptop computer virus in spite of all the firewalls possible, I'm suddenly much more aware and appreciative of the work being done in the area of cyber security. With the ever-increasing number and severity of cyber attacks coupled with the dramatic expansion in computer interconnectivity including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, cyber security has become a national concern and key agenda to governments at all levels. Vic Toews, minister of public safety, said, "Every year there are more attackers trying to infiltrate, exploit or attack our cyber systems and they are getting much more sophisticated and better resourced than the year before." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.