Hacking is growing more common than ever, especially as people move their lives online. Cybersecurity is incredibly important for big companies that can’t allow their data to be stolen. Goh En Wei Mervyn is a cybersecurity analyst, and he believes the field will drastically change in the future.
Cybersecurity has become more important now that so many people save their information on the cloud, including sensitive personal information. Some companies run remotely, meaning all of their information is online as well. The pandemic has accelerated the move to working online, but technology has yet to keep up to ensure data is safe. “The financial damages of cybercrimes will rise to $6 trillion by the end of 2021,” said Mervyn. “There will be a cyber attack every 11 seconds. Protecting against hackers is serious business.” Experts like Mervyn believe that ransomware will be on the rise, which will be much harder to deal with. However, hope is not lost. Scientists are using artificial intelligence and automation to help find threats and stop them in their tracks, and progress is happening every day. Despite this, cybersecurity experts like Mervyn will still be vital to protecting a company from threats.
Mervyn knows firsthand how difficult it can be to escape hackers because he uses his own hacking skills to help the companies he works for. In his teen years, he was served a lawsuit for hacking a video game. “That’s when I knew I had a knack for technology and hacking.” He also has a strong interest in cryptocurrency and blockchains. He’s making an automated crypto-investing software to help people make positive financial decisions in that sector, which has dramatically expanded his reach.
Cyber threats are much more common than you might think. If you need to keep your company’s data safe, it’s essential to work with cybersecurity professionals before a disaster hits.
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