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    Computer security involves protecting computer systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It aims to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer systems and data through measures that address threats such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and denial-of-service attacks. Effective computer security requires strong passwords, updated software, firewalls, secure online behavior, backups, and security awareness training.

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    Computer security involves protecting computer systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It aims to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer systems and data through measures that address threats such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and denial-of-service attacks. Effective computer security requires strong passwords, updated software, firewalls, secure online behavior, backups, and security awareness training.

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    Computer Security?

    • Is the protection of computer systems and data from:


    Unauthorized access
    Use
    Disclosure
    Disruption
    Modification, or
    Destruction
    It is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of topics,
    including:
    information security
    Network security
    Application security and
    Data security.
    Cont….
    • The goal of computer security is to protect the confidentiality,
    integrity, and availability of computer systems and data.
    • Confidentiality means that only authorized users should be able to
    access information.
    • Integrity means that information should not be modified without
    authorization.
    • Availability means that computer systems and data should be
    available when needed.
    Threats to computer security
    • Malware: Malware is software that is designed to harm computer
    systems or data.
    • Examples of malware include viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
    • Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where
    attackers send fraudulent emails or create fake websites in an
    attempt to trick users into revealing personal information, such as
    passwords or credit card numbers.
    • Data breaches: Data breaches occur when sensitive information is
    stolen from a computer system or network. This can happen through
    a variety of methods, such as hacking, phishing, or insider threats.
    Cont…
    • Denial-of-service attacks: Denial-of-service attacks (DoS) are
    designed to make a computer system or network unavailable to
    its intended users.
    • This can be done by flooding the system with so much traffic that it
    becomes overloaded and unable to respond.
    There are a number of things that can be done
    to improve computer security, including:
    • Using strong passwords and changing them regularly
    • Keeping software up to date
    • Using a firewall
    • Being careful about what information you share online
    • Educating yourself about computer security threats
    • Use two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever possible. 
    • Be careful about what links you click on in emails and on websites. If
    you're not sure if a link is legitimate, don't click on it.
    • Back up your data regularly. This will help you to recover your data if it is
    lost or stolen.
    Physical Computer Security
    • Physical computer security is the protection of computer systems and data
    from physical threats, such as theft, vandalism, and natural disasters.
    • Help to prevent unauthorized access to computer systems and data, as
    well as the destruction of computer systems and data.
    • Physical security measures
    • Physical access control: This involves restricting access to computer
    systems and data to authorized personnel only. This can be done
    through the use of security guards, key cards, and biometric scanners.
    • Environmental controls: This involves protecting computer systems and
    data from environmental hazards, such as fire, flood, and power
    outages. This can be done through the use of fire suppression
    systems, flood barriers, and uninterruptible power supplies.
    Cont…
    • Security awareness training: This involves educating employees about
    computer security threats and how to protect themselves and their
    organization from these threats.
    • Tips for improving physical computer security:
    • Keep computer systems and data in a secure location. This could be a
    locked room or cabinet.
    • Use security cameras to monitor your computer systems and data. This
    will help you to identify any unauthorized access or activity.
    • Back up your computer systems and data regularly. This will help you
    to recover your data if it is lost or stolen. 
    To create a Windows restore point, follow
    these steps:

    • Open the Control Panel.


    • Click on System and Security.
    • Click on System.
    • Click on Protection.
    • Click on Create a restore point.
    • Click on Create.
    Backup operating system
    • Here are some of the benefits of backing up your operating system:
    • It can help you to recover from a system crash. 
    • It can help you to recover from a virus or malware infection. 
    • It can help you to recover from data loss. 
    Create file backup on Windows 10
    from File History
    • Open Settings.
    • Click on Update & Security.
    • Click on Backup.
    • Under the “Back up using File History” section, click the Add a
    Drive button.
    • Select the external or removable drive to use as the backup
    destination.
    • Turn on the “Automatically back up my files” toggle switch.
    The most popular backup software programs
    • Acronis True Image
    • AOMEI Backupper
    • Macrium Reflect
    • Paragon Backup & Recovery
    Upgrade
    • Open cmd as administrator
    • Type Winget upgrade = its shows list of upgrade requires softwraes
    • Winget upgrade --all = to upgrade all
    Common Network Security Measures:
    • Firewalls: Firewalls are devices that filter network traffic and block
    unauthorized access.
    • Intrusion detection systems (IDSs): IDSs monitor network traffic for
    suspicious activity.
    • Intrusion prevention systems (IPSs): IPSs can take action to block
    suspicious activity.
    • Antivirus software: Antivirus software can scan files for malware and
    remove it.
    • Web filtering software: Web filtering software can block access to
    malicious websites.
    • Email filtering software: Email filtering software can block spam and
    phishing emails.
    Computer and Internet Security
      Computer Security
      Protecting computers, information, and
    services from unauthorized access, change or
    destruction.
      Internet security extends this concept to
    systems that connected to the Internet
    ○  Browsing the Internet
    ○  Electronic Commerce
    ○  Social Networking
    ○  Emailing
    Why Should I care
    • Infections from viruses, spyware, or malware
    Virus - Program designed to infect your computer,
    replicates itself , and usually causes lost or corrupt data
    Spyware is a type of malicious code that tracks your
    habits on the internet without you knowing it; usually
    collects personal information
    Phishing, Hoaxes, Malware, Scams and Spam
    • The most prevalent and persistent threats to your
    security come to you in your Inbox.
    • They come by different names and may even appear
    legitimate and even supposedly from people you may
    know.
    • They all have this in common: they are designed to get
    you to click on an item like an attachment, link or picture.
    • Privacy and personal security concerns
    Preventing private, personal, or sensitive information
    from being disclosed
    Basic Approaches to Security
    • Use anti-virus and anti-spyware Software
    • Detects and removes viruses and spyware from your
    computer
    • Must be kept up to date
    • Install security patches
    • Enable Firewalls
    • Protects computers by preventing unauthorized access

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