The computer security refers to the preservation of computing resources against abuse or unauthorized use, especially the protection of data from accidental or intentional damage or modification.Computer security is concerned with over physical security of building, fire protection, software and hardware, etc.
Computers are used to perform certain functions and to provide essential or important services for the user. Computer may store data and process data which are vital to the organization. Computer system has become an essential part of modern business and administration. Even in our schools we expect good performance of computer so that we can use any package or program as we wish.
Security may be defined as safety against attack or failure. Computer systems also need to be protected from attack or failure.
The steps taken to protect against attack or failure are known as security measures.
There are different problems you face while working in a computer system environment. Power or supply to a computer may fail especially in a bad weather, program or packages may contain bugs. Computer Media such as disk or hard disk or tapes may become corrupted, data may be lost. Even the working staff may be careless or do some criminal type activities.
We have to protect our computer system against attack or failure. The defensive measures we apply to protect the computer systems are known as count or measures.
For example, the lock on the door of your house is a defense against the thief. Computers are very susceptible to damage by smoke, dust, etc
The computer can be studied under the following headings :
1. Environmental Security
a. Location
b. Electric Power Supply
c. Air conditioning
d. Access Control
e. Fire Protection
f. Building Construction and Design
g. People and Organizational Security
2. Hard ware Secuirty
3. Software Security
4. Insurance
5. Security of Data
6. Safety from virus
Computers are used to perform certain functions and to provide essential or important services for the user. Computer may store data and process data which are vital to the organization. Computer system has become an essential part of modern business and administration. Even in our schools we expect good performance of computer so that we can use any package or program as we wish.
Security may be defined as safety against attack or failure. Computer systems also need to be protected from attack or failure.
The steps taken to protect against attack or failure are known as security measures.
There are different problems you face while working in a computer system environment. Power or supply to a computer may fail especially in a bad weather, program or packages may contain bugs. Computer Media such as disk or hard disk or tapes may become corrupted, data may be lost. Even the working staff may be careless or do some criminal type activities.
We have to protect our computer system against attack or failure. The defensive measures we apply to protect the computer systems are known as count or measures.
For example, the lock on the door of your house is a defense against the thief. Computers are very susceptible to damage by smoke, dust, etc
The computer can be studied under the following headings :
1. Environmental Security
a. Location
b. Electric Power Supply
c. Air conditioning
d. Access Control
e. Fire Protection
f. Building Construction and Design
g. People and Organizational Security
2. Hard ware Secuirty
3. Software Security
4. Insurance
5. Security of Data
6. Safety from virus
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