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Computer security involves protecting computer systems and information from harm, theft, and unauthorized use. It can involve securing personal computers, laptops, passwords, and bank credentials or protecting an entire organization's computers. The key aspects of computer security are confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the computer system's hardware, firmware, software, and data. Anti-virus software plays an important role by detecting and removing malware like viruses, worms, and Trojans that could compromise computer security.

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Computer Security

Computer security involves protecting computer systems and information from harm, theft, and unauthorized use. It can involve securing personal computers, laptops, passwords, and bank credentials or protecting an entire organization's computers. The key aspects of computer security are confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the computer system's hardware, firmware, software, and data. Anti-virus software plays an important role by detecting and removing malware like viruses, worms, and Trojans that could compromise computer security.

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Computer security is the protection of computer systems and

information from harm, theft, and unauthorized use. It depends on what you want to
secure. Either there is a personal computer or protection of all computers in an
organization.

In both scenarios, there are different methods that we follow. In the case of personal
computers or laptops, we usually protect our data or IP address so that no one can
misuse it. In browsers, there are saved passwords or bank credentials that need to be
secured.

To secure a personal computer, there are many things that can be used.

The Internet has transformed our lives in many good ways. Unfortunately, this vast
network and its associated technologies also have brought in their wake, the increasing
number of security threats. The most effective way to protect you from these threats and
attacks is to be aware of standard cybersecurity practices. This article on “What is
Computer Security?” presents an introduction to computer security and its key concepts.
1. What is Computer Security?
2. Computer Security Threats
3. Best computer security practices.

What is computer security?


Computer security basically is the protection of computer systems and information from
harm, theft, and unauthorized use. It is the process of preventing and detecting
unauthorized use of your computer system.

Often people confuse computer security with other related terms like information
security and cybersecurity. One way to ascertain the similarities and differences among
these terms is by asking what is being secured. For example,

 Information security is securing information from unauthorized access,


modification & deletion
 Computer Security means securing a standalone machine by keeping it
updated and patched
 Cybersecurity is defined as protecting computer systems, which
communicate over the computer networks
It’s essential to understand the distinction between these words, though there isn’t
necessarily a clear consensus on the meanings and the degree to which they overlap or
are interchangeable.

So, Computer security can be defined as controls that are put in place to provide


confidentiality, integrity, and availability for all components of computer systems. Let’s
elaborate on the definition.

Components of computer system

The components of a computer system that needs to be protected are:


 Hardware, the physical part of the computer, like the system memory and
disk drive
 Firmware,  permanent software that is etched into a hardware device’s non-
volatile memory and is mostly invisible to the user
 Software,  the programming that offers services, like operating system, word
processor, the internet browser to the user

Anti-virus software is a program or set of programs that are


designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other
malicious software like worms, Trojans, adware, and more.

These tools are critical for users to have installed and up-to-date because a computer
without anti-virus software installed will be infected within minutes of connecting to the
internet. The bombardment is constant, with anti-virus companies update their detection
tools constantly to deal with the more than 60,000 new pieces of malware created daily.

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