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Types of Computer Security

Computer security, also known as cybersecurity, is the practice of protecting computer systems
and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or
destruction. There are several key types of computer security:
1. Network Security
● Firewall: A system that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic.
● Intrusion Detection System (IDS): A device or software application that monitors
network traffic for suspicious activity.
● Virtual Private Network (VPN): Creates a secure connection over an untrusted network.
2. Application Security
● Input Validation: Verifies that user input is valid and safe to process.
● Output Encoding: Ensures that data is displayed or transmitted in a secure manner.
● Patch Management: Applies updates to software to address vulnerabilities.
3. Data Security
● Encryption: Converts data into a code that can only be deciphered with a key.
● Access Control: Restricts access to data based on user roles and permissions.
● Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Prevents sensitive data from being copied, downloaded, or
transmitted outside of the organization.
4. Physical Security
● Physical Access Controls: Locks, security guards, and surveillance systems.
● Environmental Controls: Temperature and humidity control to protect hardware.
● Disaster Recovery Planning: Plans for how to recover data and systems in case of a
disaster.
5. User Security
● Security Awareness Training: Educates users about security best practices.
● Strong Password Policies: Enforces the use of complex passwords.
● Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Requires multiple forms of identification to access
systems.
6. Cloud Security
● Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Security: Ensuring the security of the underlying
cloud infrastructure.
● Platform as a Service (PaaS) Security: Protecting the platform that developers use to
build applications.
● Software as a Service (SaaS) Security: Securing applications hosted in the cloud.
By implementing a combination of these security measures, organizations can protect their
valuable data and systems from various threats.
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