Technology is essential. It is, however, only as good as the people who use it. Therefore, it is essential to use technology that meets your needs and that is simple yet effective for staff to manage. Impatient employees are known to short-circuit overly robust security systems.

For cyber security protection, various technologies such as firewalls and VPNs are used. It is a common misconception that cyber security is solely concerned with technology. It is a massive part of cyber security, but alone, it is not enough to protect you from modern cyber threats.

Through the deliberate exploitation of systems, networks, and technologies, effective cyber security reduces the risk of a cyber attack. Cyber security is a sub-section of information security. Cyber security consists of technologies, processes, and measures that are designed to protect individuals and organisations from cybercrime. 

The three most important pillars of the cybersecurity world are:

1. People are the pillars that involve the highest risk, as human errors and misjudgments are found to cause, or at least be a part of, the majority of successful cyber attacks. Cyber security personnel who are out of date jeopardize the organization's ability to mitigate and respond to cyber-attacks. They must be fully equipped with the most recent skills and qualifications in order to ensure that appropriate controls, technologies, and practices are put in place to combat the most recent cyber threats.
   
   
2. The process is an element of the three pillars that ultimately rely on having the right technology and the proper training of people to be successful. Processes are essential for successfully implementing a cyber security strategy. They are crucial in defining how the organization’s activities, roles, and documentation are used to mitigate the risks.
   
   Processes should define how the organization’s activities, roles, and documentation are used to mitigate cyber security risks. Because cyber threats evolve, processes must be updated.
   
   
3. Technology is critical for managing and mitigating cyber threats in an organization. It is, however, only as good as the people who use it. By identifying the cyber risks that your organization faces, you can start to look for technologies you’ll need to do this. Technology can be used to prevent or mitigate the impact of cyber risks, depending on your risk assessment and what you consider an acceptable level of risk.
   
   Therefore, it is essential to use technology that meets your needs and that is simple yet effective for staff to manage. For cyber security protection, various technologies such as firewalls and VPNs are used. However, the functionality of these components and the system's "hardening" are equally important.