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Computer Security

Notes 1.9 Keywords

Antivirus Software: This software is necessary to secure your computer against threats from
viruses, worms and trojans.

Computer Security: Computer security is the process of preventing or detecting unauthorized
use of your computer.
Firewall: Firewalls block unauthorized entry into a network or a computer connected to the
Internet.
Malicious Software: Malicious software on your computer can damage files, steal personal
information and ultimately render your computer inoperable.

1.10 Review Questions

1. What do you mean by computer security?
2. Discuss the basic components of computer securit.
3. Explain the various goals of security.

4. Describe various threats to computer security.
5. What precautions can be taken by a user for computer security?
6. Explain the ways to achieve computer security at home.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. Malicious code 2. Crackers

3. Errors 4. Omissions
5. Security 6. Software

1.11 Further Readings

Books Managing Enterprise Information Integrity: Security, Control and Audit Issues, IT
Governance Institute.

Risks of Customer Relationship Management: A Security, Control, and Audit Approach,
PricewaterhouseCoopers Llp.
Security, Audit & Control Features PeopleSoft: A Technical and Risk Management
Reference Guide, 2nd Edition, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Research Team, ISACA.
William Stallings, Computer Security: Principles and Practice, Prentice Hall, 2008.

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