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Kyberturvallisuus, known in English as cybersecurity, is the practice of protecting computers, networks, programs, and data from digital attacks, theft, damage, or disruption. It encompasses prevention, detection, response, and recovery, with the goal of maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and services.

Key concepts include the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—along with authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure software development. Effective kyberturvallisuus relies on layered defenses, regular patching, vulnerability management, access control, backup and recovery planning, and rapid incident response. People, process, and technology are all essential components, and security is strengthened by clear policies, training, and governance.

The threat landscape includes malware, phishing, ransomware, botnets, zero-day exploits, distributed denial-of-service attacks, and supply chain compromises. Attacks may target individuals, organizations, or critical infrastructure, often exploiting human factors such as social engineering or weaknesses in software supply chains. As systems migrate to cloud services, mobile devices, Internet of Things, and AI-enabled tools, new vulnerabilities and attack surfaces emerge.

Practices and standards used to guide kyberturvallisuus include risk management, security policies, incident response plans, and compliance with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST guidance, and sector-specific regulations. Many countries develop national cyber security strategies and appoint dedicated authorities to coordinate resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and public awareness. Ongoing challenges include keeping pace with evolving threat actors, balancing security with usability, and ensuring privacy and ethics in data handling.