Computer Security Measures

Define computer security measure

• Security measures is the action that could cause a loss or damage to computer hardware and software
• Security measure is code of acceptable behaviours users should follow while in the Internet
• Security measures is the protections that can reduce the risk of a problem occuring due to the computer security risk
• Security measures is the use of computer network, file or other resources without permission

Identify the method and example to overcome the following security risk.

Daniel wants to protect her assignment that she keeps in her computer folder.

• Install firewall , Bull Guard Anti Virus

• Using data backup , Acronis Trueimage backup 2

• Install Antivirus , Kaspersky antivirus

• Using cryptography , Securstore

Identify the method and example to overcome the following security risk.

Elisa is a network engineer. He wants to control the incoming and outgoing network traffic of his organization.

• Turn on firewall , Zone Alarm ProFirewall

• Use data backup , Acronis Trueimage backup 2

• Install antivirus , Invisible Secret4

• Install antispyware , Securstore

Muthu want a new computer. What can he do to prevent others from accessing his confidential data in this computer?

• Set a user name and password

• Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and a surge protector

• Back up data and save it in a different location

• Install a spyware program and an antivirus program

__________ means hidden writing, the practice of using to conceal text. 

• Antivirus
• Data Backup
• Anti Spyware
• Cryptography

An antivirus program protects a computer against viruses by __________ 

• communicating and passing the information to the outsider.
• identifying and removing any computer viruses found on storage media, in the computer memory or incoming email files.
• installing a new virus through the data received.
• reading the operating system and modifies it.

Wireless networks are more secure than wired networks?

• False

• True

Which of the following are examples of BIOMETRICS measures?

• fingerprint scans

• voice analysis

• gait analysis

• passwords

• RFID fobs

Which of the following are ways to make a system more secure?

• Add different access levels for different users

• Lock the door

• Disconnect from the Internet

• Use a firewall

• Pray at the altar of Lord Securitron the Omniscient

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To prevent attackers from accessing the system through the network

• To prevent data from the system being sent out onto the network

• To prevent malware from being installed on the system

• To keep your computer nice and warm