---
title: "Cybersecurity 101"
description: "A concise overview of cybersecurity fundamentals and key concepts."
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createdAt: "2024-03-03"
draft: false
categories:
  - security
tags:
  - "Cybersecurity"
  - "Fundamentals"
---

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## Introduction to Cybersecurity

## The CIA Triad

## Common Cybersecurity Threats

## Basic Defense Mechanisms

To combat these threats, several basic defense mechanisms are employed:

*   **Firewalls:** Network security devices that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic.

*   **Antivirus Software:** Programs designed to detect and remove malware.

*   **Encryption:** The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

## Cybersecurity Frameworks