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Teenager Smartphone Usage

• 73% of teenagers cannot imagine life without a smartphone
• Half of teenagers take their phone to bed

Children's Online Activity

• 44% of 8-16 year olds are online constantly, preferring entertainment and social media apps
• 40% of children reveal sensitive information online, including home addresses
• A third of young people lie about their age online

Online Threats and Dangers

• 37% of children have experienced online dangers, including bullying, financial threats, inappropriate content

Cybersecurity Definition

• Cybersecurity encompasses protecting computers, networks, and valuable data from unauthorized access and threats.
• It's a multifaceted system using technologies and protocols to safeguard digital assets.
• It employs stringent access controls, firewalls, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to monitor network traffic, preventing threats.

Cybersecurity Techniques

• Encryption converts data into an unreadable format ensuring confidentiality
• Endpoint security (including antivirus and intrusion prevention) guards against malware and unauthorized access
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools enable real-time threat detection
• Penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities
• Security policies and training instill best practices and awareness
• Incident response plans guide reactions to breaches
• Continuous monitoring of network traffic and system logs identifies threats
• Patch management keeps systems up-to-date, closing vulnerabilities

Benefits of Cybersecurity

• Operational Excellence: Robust cybersecurity practices across an organization improves operational efficiency.
• Growth Accelerator: Cybersecurity protects critical assets and fosters trust, vital for growth.
• Strategic Alignment: Aligning cybersecurity with business objectives leads to 18% more likely revenue growth, market share expansion, and improved customer satisfaction and employee productivity
• Digital Transformation Empowerment: Embedding cybersecurity from the start significantly improves digital transformation effectiveness.
• Preventing Post-Transformation Pitfalls: Deploying security controls proactively avoids significant costs associated with vulnerabilities detected after transformation.