What is cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks. Also known as information technology (IT) security, cybersecurity measures are designed to combat threats against networked systems and applications, whether those threats originate from inside or outside of an organization.

In 2020, the average cost of a data breach was USD 3.86 million globally, and USD 8.64 million in the United States. These costs include the expenses of discovering and responding to the breach, the cost of downtime and lost revenue, and the long-term reputational damage to a business and its brand.

Cybersecurity is an important subject for everyone, not just corporations. It’s also vital for our children to understand how to stay safe online, and the need to be aware of any dangers that might come their way. We, here at RUF, recognize the importance of this topic, and we want to not only empower our teens with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online world safely and responsibly but also to show them that they could be following a career in cybersecurity, as these jobs will be in high demand in the future.