Augmented Reality And Virtual Reality – Importance in Cyber Security

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, also known as AR/VR technologies were formerly used for only science fiction notions, but the latest excitement and hype surrounding Metaverse is another brand-new area of using AR/VR technologies.  

Similarly, many cybersecurity experts are also cautiously investigating the implications of AR/VR technology, considering the potential that these technologies have and the way which they have helped other businesses grow, there is no doubt that use of AR/VR technology will surely help the cybersecurity domain to flourish as well.  

Understanding Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality – How can it help to make cybersecurity better?

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are the two immersive technologies that are creating distinct experiences by merging the physical world with virtual or digital world.  

The combination of computer-generated data with the user’s actual environment is known as augmented reality. On the other hand, a complete sense of immersion is achieved through virtual reality by using computer-generated content. 

To transmit the simulated reality experiences, augmented reality uses computers, a display front, sensors, and numerous input devices. In contrast, virtual reality creates an “immersion” experience using head-mounted displays and a variety of input methods. 

However, judging the potential that AR/VR technology carries, there are several ways in which the use of AR/VR technology can help to make cybersecurity better as follows:

>Providing Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training – One of the main causes of a data breach is the absence of workers and specialists with proper cybersecurity training. To promote awareness and educate their staff about cybersecurity in this context, firms require effective training techniques. Through gamified learning and training platforms, AR and VR technologies can offer a solution to this problem. These AR and VR based teaching tools are very dynamic and provide users a realistic experience. People gain first-hand knowledge on how to respond to cyberattacks including ransomware, virus invasion, and social engineering attempts. As a result, it helps in determining each person’s requirements for suitable training and awareness.  

>Building Better Cybersecurity Infrastructure – Every firm needs a robust cybersecurity infrastructure right now. Through visualization, AR and VR technologies may considerably assist IT and security employees in building a safe and reliable security architecture. Security experts may be able to visualize a network system because to the interactive nature of these technologies, which helps them emphasize the many details inside it. These technologies can aid in the management of a network system’s vulnerabilities and threat assessment. The visualization can help security experts identify pertinent system flaws and vulnerabilities so they can create a strong security plan to prevent potential data breaches and cyberattacks. 

>Through Increasing Public Awareness – Cybersecurity is important for individuals as well as for businesses. It must be maintained by every internet user. Although more individuals are usually aware of cybersecurity issues and have embraced solutions like use of VPNs, password managers, and antimalware software, there is still a lack of awareness among many people in this area. Since phishing attempts frequently trick individuals into being victims of identity theft and other similar attacks, this lack of awareness is one of the main worries for cybersecurity professionals globally. Attacks using AR/VR technology, however, could be the best option. Cybersecurity professionals may leverage AR/VR technology to develop engaging games and learning environments where anybody can sign up and learn enough about cybersecurity. Because these games and training tools are interactive, even non-technical users will be able to better comprehend cyber threats and risk which can help to adopt good cyber hygiene practices. 

AR/VR Cybersecurity Best Practices – How to Ensure Privacy and Security?

In order to ensure privacy and security while using AR/VR technology, it is critical that the company or the individual user employ particular cybersecurity practices that could enable privacy and security such as:

• AES-256-bit encryption, preferable, must be used to protect the sensitive data kept in AR or VR applications and devices.

• Useful security settings have to be present for the AR/VR apps and hardware.

• Any company using AR or VR devices has to have a clear privacy policy that calls for deleting the data acquired after the necessary periods.

• To reduce the danger of malware attacks and data breaches, endpoint security must be ensured.

• For the purpose of preventing data breaches, AR/VR apps and devices should have robust password protection.

• Hence implementing such security factors can help organizations have a productive and secure use of such technology. It is only by keeping the privacy and security of these AR/VR devices that organizations can appropriately use them in implementing cybersecurity.

Conclusion

In the end, we can conclude that, despite the excitement and hype which immersive technologies like Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality offer, the cybersecurity concerns and problems are important and it should not be disregarded at all. The AR/VR progress is steadily rising, and it is likely to impact cybersecurity in various ways. However, we can’t say if this impact on cybersecurity is either good or bad. Only addressing the privacy and security concerns properly can help in ensuring that these immersive technologies help cybersecurity to flourish in the longer run. 

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