computer security means protecting our computer system and the information they contain against...
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Computer security means protecting our computer systemand the information they contain
against unwanted access, damage, destruction or modification.
Security measures
Computer Threats
Computer Threats
Security measures
We need to protect our computer from?
• Hackers
• Crackers
• virus
TYPE OF COMPUTER SECURITY
HARDWARE SECURITY
SOFTWARE / DATA SECURITY
NETWORK SECURITY
TYPE OF COMPUTER SECURITY
1. HARDWARE SECURITY
• refers to security measures used to protect the hardware specifically the computer and its related documents.
• Example :
PC-locks,
Smart cards
Biometric devices.
BIOMETRIC DEVICES
2. SOFTWARE / DATA SECURITY
• refers to the security measures used to protect the software and the loss of data files.
• Examples :
Software - activation code and serial number
Data - backup data
2. NETWORK SECURITY
• refers to security measures used to protect the network system.
• Example:
Firewall
Router
Computer Threats
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Virus or Worm designed to activate under certain conditions
A Virus or Worm designed to activate at a certain date/time e.g. Friday the 13th and Michelangelo ( March 6th )
A small door that coversan opening in a roof or floor.
Trapdoor
Trapdoor is malicious code that open a back door and allow other people to have unauthorized access to your computer over internet.
Trapdoor/BackdoorBackdoor is the most dangerous type of Trojans.
Backdoor is installed and launched without the knowledge of the user of the victim computer.
Backdoor functions can include:1. Sending/ receiving files 2. Launching/ deleting files 3. Executing files 4. Deleting data
Hacking refer to unauthorized access to the computer system by a hacker.
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Computer is used to steal money and information.
Stealing of computers especially notebook and PDA.
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Security measures
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FILE MANAGEMENT
DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY
FILE COMPRESSION
ANTIVIRUS
BACKUP
is a utility program that we use to protect a computer against viruses
A firewall is a software or hardware that secures a network, shielding it from access by unauthorized users.