For both individuals and organizations, misunderstandings about cybersecurity can result in problems that are both difficult and expensive to resolve. When thinking about the cybersecurity threats you may face, don’t forget to consider common security myths including the idea that:
- Physical and cybersecurity are separate things – rather, physical security can assist with cybersecurity by limiting access to sensitive information
- Criminals are only interested in large organizations – instead, even personal data or financial information from individuals can represent a lucrative target for cybercriminals
- Proper cybersecurity is costly – actually, many aspects of cybersecurity, including basic training around things like proper passwords or phishing is very inexpensive and can make a big difference in the level of threat one faces
- Viruses only affect laptops and desktops – while PCs have been a common target, the proliferation of mobile devices like smartphones or tablets has also made them a popular target for malware
Source:
https://securityboulevard.com/2020/11/seven-debunked-myths-of-cybersecurity/
