Cyber security is important to protect computers, networks, programs, and data from threats such as theft, damage, and unauthorized access or disclosure. As technology has advanced and more devices are connected, the threats have also increased and become more sophisticated. Cyber security involves various elements like data security, network security, cloud security, and disaster recovery plans. Common cyber threats include phishing, malware, SQL injection, and denial of service attacks. It is important for individuals and organizations to implement cyber security best practices such as strong passwords, updates, backups, access control, and employee training to protect against cybercrime and attacks.