cyber-security-resources/SCOR/content_security_fundamentals.md

Cisco Content Security Fundamentals

Cisco Content Security Fundamentals encompass a broad range of security measures designed to protect an organization's network infrastructure and data. This includes ensuring the security of email, web browsing, and the management of data within a network. Here’s a summarized overview of these fundamentals:

1. Email Security

• Spam Protection: Filtering out unwanted and potentially harmful email messages.
• Virus and Malware Defense: Scanning emails for malicious software.
• Phishing Protection: Detecting and blocking attempts to acquire sensitive information through deceptive emails.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Preventing sensitive information from leaving the organization via email.
• Email Encryption: Ensuring that email content is secure and unreadable during transit.
• Advanced Threat Protection: Identifying and responding to sophisticated cyber threats.

2. Web Security

• URL Filtering: Blocking access to harmful or inappropriate websites.
• Malware Scanning: Inspecting web content to identify and block malware.
• Application Visibility and Control: Monitoring and controlling the use of web applications to prevent security breaches.
• HTTPS Inspection: Decrypting and inspecting encrypted web traffic for threats.
• Data Security: Protecting sensitive data accessed or transferred over the web.