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To avoid the materialization of information security risks as much as possible. Finally… The objective of the Cibernos cybersecurity proposal and workshop is to make employees aware of the risks and threats they may suffer and how to protect themselves from them. Awareness solutions are aimed at all companies that want to improve security, starting with the weakest link: the employee. You are ready? Is it true that viruses only affect Windows? Is Linux the safest in cybersecurity? “Viruses only affect Windows” “Linux is the safest in cybersecurity” Myth or Reality? If you have been in the cybersecurity sector for a few years, you will have heard these historical myths. Viruses do not only affect Windows, nor is Linux the safest system in cybersecurity. Malware not only affects Windows On the one hand, viruses affect all operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, UNIX, GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, Google Chrome OS, etc.). No one is completely safe, no matter what operating system you use.
However, this has been one of the great myths in the world of technology. Malware is designed to steal data and affect the security of computers using Microsoft, but the truth is that viruses also exist for other systems. “In 2012, a study by the antivirus and malware fighting UK Mobile Database company Sophos detected malware that affected 2.7% of Mac computers. Although these are minimal percentages in relation to the high infection rates of Windows, it does not mean that Apple have an infallible operating system.” ( Incubaweb ) Linux is not the most secure system tuxOn the other hand, Linux is not the safest in terms of cybersecurity. They are Unix-type operating systems licensed under the GNU GPL that have everything necessary to run a computer. Its multi-user, multi-tasking and multi-platform nature does not make it an infallible system. It has always been said that computers with Linux operating systems do not need antivirus or firewalls, but this is a myth. It is true that it may present fewer risks than other systems, but that does not mean that it is safe from viruses.
It's not invulnerable! It is important to clarify that it has a very fragmented kernel, which is why threats that affect a Red Hat (a proven Linux base for its hybrid cloud infrastructure) do not have to affect an Ubuntu system, for example. The kernel is in charge of managing the main parameters. During 2021, we have seen news confirming kernel vulnerabilities like this: “Sequoia: Linux kernel vulnerability that affects most of its installations and allows root privileges to be obtained.” Additionally, in recent years, factors have emerged that raise concerns about the performance of the Linux kernel, with particular attention to Meltdown and Spectre. Myths about malware in operating systems debunked! What tools are there to protect me? How do I manage cybersecurity risks? Arsenal of future-proof cybersecurity tools: SSL Certificates SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates are used to authenticate the identity of a server through the use of encrypted communication protocols.
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