Internet security

DefinitionDefinition Types of internet securityTypes of internet security FirewallsFirewalls Anti spywareAnti spyware Buffer overflow attackBuffer overflow attack PhishingPhishing SummarySummary

What is internet security??

Internet security is a: branch of computer security specifically related to the internet. It's objective is to establish rules and measure to use against attacks over the Internet.

Flow Chart Of Security

Types of Security

Network Layer Security

Electronic mail security (E-mail)

IPsec Protocol Background (MIME)

Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)

(S/MIME)

Figure of Firewall

Firewall And Their Role Firewall is a device that controls the access between

networks. It generally consists of gateways, and filters, which

vary from one firewall to another. It is secure gateway between public internet and

private network. Fire walls act as the intermediate server between

SMTP and HTTP connections.

Flow diagram of firewall

Types of Firewalls

Packet Filters

CircuitLevel Gateways

Application-Level Gateways

StatefulMulti level

Networklevel

Anti-viruses are used due to following threat software programs

Malware & Spyware Worms Trojan horses Bots Viruses

Anti-spyware

There are two major kinds of threats in relation to spyware:

Spyware collects and relays data from the compromised computer to a third-party.

Adware automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements

Pop-up Blocker

Pop-up blocking software is also an an essential component of your security scheme.

Unauthorized windows and tabs can be stopped from appearing with robust pop-up blocking software.

Buffer overflow attacks

A buffer overflow is: An attack that could be used by a cracker to

get full system access through various methods.

It is similar to "Brute Forcing" a computer in that it sends an immense attack to the victim computer until it cracks.

Phishing

The act of sending an e-mail to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise.

To scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft.

2010 Security Suites Norton Power Eraser.  Panda Internet Security 2010  Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 K7 TotalSecurity Version 10.0: It's popular in

Japan, BitDefender Total Security 2011

Summary

Increasing the provision of security advice to users when its booting up PCs or launching applications.

Ensuring the default security settings are as high as practicable even if functionally is restricted.

An industry wide code of practice on use of clear and simple language in security messages.

Government should also develop a web-based reporting system for e-crime. The public face of this system should be a website designed to facilitate public and business..

Summary

Increasing the provision of security advice to users when its booting up PCs or launching applications.

Ensuring the default security settings are as high as practicable even if functionally is restricted An industry wide code of practice on use of clear and simple language in security messages.