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COMPUTER
SECURITY
GROUP 3
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WHAT IS
COMPUTER SECURITY?
Computer security, also known as
cybersecurity. Protecting computer
systems and information from harm,
theft, and unauthorized use.
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SECURITY PROBLEMS
IN COMPUTING
Traditional Focus: Physical machine protection
(theft, damage, disruption).
Modern Focus: Protecting digital equipment,
information, and services from unauthorized
access, change, or destruction.
Cybersecurity/IT Security: Terms often used,
though physical security is also important.
COMPUTER CRIME
Any crime that involves a computer and network.
Example:
Hacking, data breaches, identity theft, financial fraud.
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TOP 10 CYBER CRIME
PREVENTION TIPS
1. Use Strong Passwords
2. Secure your computer.
3. Be Social-Media Savvy
4. Secure your Mobile Devices.
5. Install the latest operating system updates
6. Protect your Data
7. Secure your wireless network.
8. Protect your e-identity.
9. Avoid being scammed
10. Call the right person for help.
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THREE TRADITIONAL
AREAS OF COMPUTER
SECURITY
1. Confidentiality: Only authorized persons
can read the protected information
2. Integrity: Only authorized persons can
write or change the protected information
3. Availability: Authorized persons can read
or write the information (in a timely manner)
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CONFIDENTIALITY
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Protecting information from unauthorized access
Example:
Bank records accessible only to the account holder and
authorized bank employees.
Tools for Handling Confidentiality
Physical access restrictions
Computer theft precautions (alarms etc.)
Access control in the computer systems
Encryption in communication and
storage
Bug-free programs
Law concerning Data Privacy
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Encoding a message so
its meaning is not
obvious. •
Decryption:
Transforming an
encrypted message back
to its original form.
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Ensuring data is real, accurate, and safeguarded from
unauthorized modification.
Users must be able to trust information.
Threats: Storage erosion, errors, intentional damage
(hackers, malware, malicious employees).
Tools for Handling Integrity
Physical access control
Computer-based access control
Checksums: values that can be used to check for random
changes, like transmission or storage noise
Protecting against intentional changes requires stronger
(cryptographic) tools
Backups are used to restore data if unauthorized changes are
noticed
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Authorized users can freely access systems, networks,
and data when needed.
Crucial for performing daily tasks.
Resolving hardware/software conflicts and regular
maintenance.
Tools for Availability
Protection against physical threats and attacks
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Fire/Flooding precautions
Temperature/humidity control
Storm-resistant buildings
Backups, backups and backups
Countermeasures against system overload and
Countermeasures against systemcrashing
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SECURITY
Application Security
Information Security
Network Security
Endpoint Security
Internet Security
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SECURITY
Adding security features within
applications to prevent cyber
Protecting the
threats (SQL injection, DoS attacks,
data breaches). confidentiality, integrity, and
Tools: Firewalls, antivirus software, availability of computer
encryption, web application systems.
firewalls.
Focus: CIA triad model.
a. Authorization: Managing user
privileges.
b. Session Management: Securing
multiple requests from the same user.
c. Parameter Tampering: Preventing
INFORMATION
manipulation of URL parameters.
SECURITY
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Challenge: Human error is a
SECURITY major weak point.
Solution: Comprehensive security
policies, procedures, and training.
Preventing unauthorized
Training Topics:
intrusion into computer
Cybersecurity threats
networks.
Phishing and Social Engineering
Password creation and usage
Rules and configurations Device Security
(software and hardware Physical Security
technologies).
ENDPOINT
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SECURITY
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SECURITY
Protecting computer systems
connected to the Internet.
Threats:
Hacking
Computer Viruses
Denial-of-Service Attacks
Malware
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HACKING
Exploiting
vulnerabilities in
computer
systems or
networks to gain
unauthorized
access.
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Software programs
that spread from one
computer to another
without the user's
knowledge and
perform malicious
actions.
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ATTACKS
Attacks that shut down a
system, making it inaccessible
to users.
DoS attack typically flooding a
targeted system with requests
until normal traffic is unable to
be processed, resulting in
denial-of-service to users.
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Malicious software designed
to damage data and systems.
Delivered Via links or files
over email.
Types: Computer viruses,
spyware, ransomware,
worms, Trojan horses,
adware.
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