When dealing with data protection and cyber security it is crucial to follow the regulations involved with both. Luckily, there are both federal and state legislature laws put in place to safeguard your online information. Some things they protect against are cyber attacks, viruses and worms, unauthorized access, and so on, If you do not comply with these laws, it will result in significant fines and penalties. Under the Data Protection Act of 2018, “you have the right to find out what information the government and other organizations store about you” and how that information is being used.
One type of malicious software that is detrimental to your cyber security is ransomware. This software literally restricts a user’s ability to access their computer until a ransome is paid, then they are granted access. This attempt at extortion usually comes to fruition through encrypted files. A huge target for this ransomware is hospitals. For one, hospitals rely on up-to-date medical information and depend on their systems running smoothly and effectively. An attack on a hospital not only disrupts a patient’s care, but costs the institution millions.
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