Computer Security

Introduction3

Discussion4

Computer Security4

Importance of Computer Security4

Goals of Computer Security5

Confidentiality5

Integrity6

Availability6

Computer Security Threats6

Viruses7

Worm7

Spyware7

Trojan horse8

Unprotected Wireless Network8

Social Engineering8

Denial of Service Attack (DoS)9

Session Hacking and IP Spoofing9

Identity Theft or Information Theft9

Phishing10

Security Measures to Reduce the Computer Security Threats10

Single Sign-On (SSO)10

Proxy Sever11

Firewalls11

Auditing Software12

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)12

Monitoring Tools and Techniques13

Conclusion13

References15

Computer Security

Introduction

Technological development has brought several changes and innovations, in the way people used to live. It is because of the reason that, technological development has enabled the people to perform their task with ease and convenience. In all the technologies, computer technology is considered as one of the prominent and the most beneficial technologies. Recent researches and studies demonstrate that, large number of organizations and businesses have implemented computer technology within their working environment, in order to bring ease and efficiency in their organizational operations (Bishop, 2005). On the other hand, it is also observed that, the technology of computer has also introduced various risks and vulnerabilities for the integrity of organizations. It is due to the reason that, this technology also incorporates various issues and threats regarding the security of computer systems and networks. These security threats may greatly influence the data and information, stored in the computer systems of organizations. Some of the threats may include denial of service attacks, viruses, worms, Trojan horse, spyware, social engineering and threats due to unprotected wireless networks (Rothke, 2005).

All these issues may affect the integrity of confidential data of the organizations. In order to over come all these issues, it is necessary for the organizations and businesses to introduce and implement effective security techniques and tools, in order to secure the computer networks (Taylor, et.al., 2011). The proceeding paper describes the concept of computer security as well as its importance. In addition to this, the security threats are also discussed in the proceeding paper. This study also describes the security measures that may enable the organizations to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of their information.

Discussion

Computer Security

In the field of computer, the word security is referred as the techniques or tools that are used to assure the integrity of stored information or data. Computer security covers various mechanisms and processes by which computer based services, information and equipments are secured from unauthorized and unintended access, destruction or change. In addition to this, computer security may also incorporate various protection measures that deal with the natural disasters and unplanned events (Bishop, 2005). It is often observed that, organizations and businesses emphasizes on the computer security in order to prevent their confidential information from theft, damage, disclosure or misuse. Moreover, computer security may also enable them to avoid disruption or disturbances in their organizational processes or services (Stallings, 2006).

Importance of Computer Security

Computer security is the procedure of detecting and preventing unauthorized access to the confidential information, stored in the computer systems. Recent studies and researches demonstrate that, the concept of computer security is extremely wide and encompasses various hardware and software, in order minimizes the loss of information. Therefore, the term computer security is referred to the ...