Summary

The chapter has given you an introduction to cybersecurity and the economy. It explained the scope of cybersecurity, the terms used in cybersecurity, and a general description of some relevant actors in cyber attacks. The chapter also looked at the objectives of cybersecurity. It outlined the importance of cybersecurity and its impact on the global economy. The financial repercussions of cyber threats have been highlighted, showing the devastation that can be caused by threat actors. Finally, this chapter focused on the digital economy and the threats it currently faces. These threats include smart threats, ransomware, and critical infrastructure attacks; all of these can be performed on a large scale, thus toppling the digital economy. In the next chapter, you will learn about different threat actor groups and their motivation.