Computer System Security Rocky Pritchard CS 4100 April 23, 2002
Abstract What are the risks of storing personal information on a computer? What forms of attacks can strike the computer? What are some prevention methods to protect the computer?
Security Issues Computer Security is an important issue. Many companies do not take computer crimes seriously. Many jobs and businesses revolve around the use of a computer.
Background 23% of respondents to a survey conducted by CSI reported unauthorized access/misues in last 12 months. 27% didn’t even know if they had suffered attacks. 58% of those attacked reported ten or more incidents.
Computer Security “Computer Security means to protect information” Efforts to increase security. Data transfer too easy?
Types of Threats Malicious Non-Malicious Natural Disasters
Malicious Threats Trojan Horses Viruses Worms
Non-Malicious UNINTENTIONAL Employee Error Natural Disasters
Prevention Methods Basic Prevention Techniques Cryptography Antivirus Software Firewalls
Conclusion Technology driven economy, computer system security is a bigger issue. Threats are very real and can cause lots of damage. Prevention methods can save time and money.