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Wait, what? Isn’t the Deep Web the illegal marketplace teeming with drug dealers, thieves, and hitmen?
No, that’s the “Dark Web.”
What is the Deep Web?
The deep web is the part of the internet that can’t be searched using regular search engines or accessed through typical methods. Examples of the Deep Web include your Dropbox or iCloud accounts and your email messages and chat applications on platforms such as Facebook. It can also contain highly secure information protected by firewalls, including financial records, medical records, and satellite communications.
Satellites are Safe in Space…But Not Cyber-Space!
If hackers gain access to ground stations or satellite control systems, there is a risk of potential manipulation or disruption of satellite operations. Additionally, interception of the communication signal may expose sensitive information. Although uncommon, physical attacks on satellites or their infrastructure in space can result in a loss of functionality.
A successful satellite hack could have severe consequences for essential services like communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and national security. As a result, space agencies, satellite operators, and other stakeholders are constantly improving their satellite cybersecurity measures to stay ahead of potential threats.
The Deep Web is not illegal or harmful, unlike the Dark Web. It encompasses networks such as corporate intranets, password-protected websites, subscription-based platforms, confidential databases, and academic research archives. It is worth noting that popular streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+ also store their content and user data on the Deep Web. In summary, the deep web is much less frightening than it may seem at first glance.
While you probably don’t have a satellite to protect, you should use encryption for data at rest and multi-factor authentication for accounts like Dropbox, OneDrive, and your email.
At Commonwealth Sentinel, we can help you establish policies and procedures to reduce your organization’s risk. We can also train your team to follow the best practices to keep everyone Cyber Safe.
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