Computer Security

Cybersecurity in Systems Engineering

Cybersecurity focuses on protecting an organization's IT assets, including hardware, software, and data. Systems engineers play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

Main areas of cybersecurity:

  1. Cybersecurity: Protects systems and networks from external attacks, such as malware, ransomware, and denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
  2. Network Security: Involves using firewalls, encryption, and secure protocols to protect communications within a network.
  3. Software Security: Ensures that software used or developed is secure, free of vulnerabilities, and resistant to attacks.
  4. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Controls who can access systems and what actions they can perform, using authentication and authorization techniques.
  5. Compliance: Adheres to data protection standards and laws, such as GDPR or HIPAA in healthcare environments.


Importance: In an increasingly connected digital world, cybersecurity has become a priority. Systems engineers must not only focus on creating efficient technological infrastructures but also ensure that these infrastructures are secure.



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