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Why is network security important? (Especially in 2022)

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  Hence, the question may arise, are network security systems so weak that such unwanted incidents are constantly occurring? The main thing, in this case, is that hackers continuously look for weaknesses in the networking system. In turn, hackers exploit security by exploiting those vulnerabilities. In addition, they are always looking for ways to breach the system. Thus, if you want to protect yourself or your company from all these issues, you need to be familiar with the problems of network system security or firewall. Therefore, we do not clearly understand why the security of networks and systems is so important to us at present. So let's learn! What is network security? In the simplest terms, network security refers to a set of security measures that can be used to avoid a wide range of security threats. As a result, the systems under the security measures are protected by the management and can function correctly. There are usually several levels of security or network firew...

Importance of Cyber Security in the Digital World in 2022

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In this changing world, everyone is becoming more and more dependent on digital technology, and the world is slowly getting a touch of modernity. Consequently, it is easy to assume that cyber-attacks are becoming more common. Meanwhile, cyber security needs to be stepped up. Cyber security involves protecting all information in the cyber world, including personal information, intellectual property, internal information, government information, and so forth. To keep this information from being stolen by hackers, the Digital world should pay special attention to cyber security in 2022. So let's dig deeper into the issues! Cybersecurity: What is it? In simple terms, cyber security refers to the process of protecting digital devices and networking systems from various types of cyberattacks. Cyberattacks are a significant problem, but they are also a real threat. Cyber attacks can compromise your sensitive data, leaving you vulnerable to insecurity in the cyber world, which is never des...

4 Calmer Ways to Take A Break From the Everyday Hustle

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  Words by Celeste Goh A recent survey shows that 1-in-10 Malaysian employees are going through anxiety or depression The always-on, always-connected lifestyle is the main contributor to this high number Breathing exercises and yoga can help detach from the digital world Meditation and enough sleep are proven restorative methods for mental health As the year 2020 draws to a close in the next few weeks, we would say that it is perfectly normal if you feel a little heavy in the head; modern urban life is stressful as it is, even without the ongoing pandemic that has so rashly entered our lives this year. Last year,  Malaysia’s Healthiest Workplace by AIA Vitality , the first science-backed survey commissioned by AIA, has shown that out of the 17,595 employees polled, with the bulk of them aged 18 to 40: 51% of them suffer from work-related stress, whereas 53% of them get less than seven hours of sleep each night. On top of that, 7% of them experience moderate to high levels...

Cyberbullying: How Parents Can Approach Their Child About it

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  Words by Celeste Goh Malaysia has one of the highest levels of social media cyberbullying in the world at 71% One in four Malaysian parents have revealed that their children had experienced cyberbullying Most victims or parents do not escalate these cases to the police, even though the effects of cyberbullying are comparable to physical bullying However the bigger problem is that up tp 70% of parents struggle to approach the topic with their children in a meaningful way When it comes to cyber crimes, the Malaysian government is rather hands-on about preventing them escalating any further. While Malaysia may be  one of the countries in the world  with the highest level of social media bullying at 71%, in terms of awareness, the country also counters with a high degree of awareness at 85% globally.  Besides that, cyberbullying is considered an offence under the Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and in 2018 and 2019 alone, the Malaysian Communicati...