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What is Cybersecurity ? why is it required?

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Cybersecurity  refers to a set of techniques used to protect the integrity of an organization’s security architecture and safeguard its data against attack, damage or unauthorized access. OR in simple words. Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security is the protection of computer systems and networks from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. Now coming to why cyber security is required: At its core, cybersecurity involves   protecting information and systems from cyberthreats.  Cyberthreats take many forms, such as application attacks,  malware ,  ransomware ,  phishing  and  exploit kits . Recent technological advancements have opened up new possibilities for cybersecurity, but unfortunately, adversaries have benefited from these advancements, as well. Taking advantage of automation, attackers can deploy large-scale attacks at s