IT Security (Cybersecurity)
The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, unauthorized access, and damage.
What Is IT Security (Cybersecurity)?
IT security encompasses all measures taken to protect information systems from threats including malware, ransomware, phishing, data breaches, and unauthorized access. A comprehensive security strategy includes firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, access controls, encryption, security awareness training, and incident response planning. For Calgary businesses, cybersecurity is increasingly critical as cyber attacks on small and medium businesses continue to rise
The average cost of a data breach in Canada exceeds $5 million, making prevention far more cost-effective than recovery.
Need Help with IT Security (Cybersecurity)?
Our it support services help Calgary businesses implement and leverage it security (cybersecurity) effectively.
Explore IT SupportRelated Terms
Managed IT Services
ITOutsourced IT support where a provider proactively monitors, maintains, and secures your technology for a fixed monthly fee.
Network Monitoring
ITContinuous surveillance of a computer network to detect performance issues, security threats, and outages in real time.
Disaster Recovery (DR)
ITA plan and set of procedures for restoring IT systems and data after a catastrophic event like hardware failure, cyberattack, or natural disaster.
Data Backup
ITThe process of creating copies of data that can be used to restore original information if it is lost, corrupted, or destroyed.