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Security System Ability of a system to protect information and system resources with respect to confidentiality and integrity.

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Security System

Ability of a system to protect

information and system resources

with respect to confidentiality and

integrity.

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Components of Security System

Confidentiality

Integrity

Authentication

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Components of Security System

Access Control

Non - repudiation

Availability

Privacy

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Threats to Computer Security

A threat is a potential violation of

security.

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Computer Viruses

Worms

Trojan Horses

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Viruses can do the following if unchecked

Damage or delete files

Slow down the computer

Invade your E-Mail program

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Spyware

Compromises your data

Alters PC Setting

Slow down computer

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Adware

Track yore information just like

spyware

Display arrays of annoying

advertisements

Slow down computer

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Spamming

Spam reduces productivity

Spasm eats up your time

Spam can lead to worse things

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PC Intrusion

Sweeper Attack

Denial of Services

Password Guessing

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Phishing

It is the criminally fraudulent process of

attempting to acquire sensitive

information such passwords, credit

card details etc.

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Solutions to Security Threats

Active Protection

Preventive Measures

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Active Protection

Use Anti – Virus and Anti Spyware

software

Download updates regularly

Run frequent system scans

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Preventive Measures

Keep your system up to date

Use caution when downloading files

Be careful with E-Mails

Disable cookies, if possible