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Computer Security

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Index• Introduction to computer security issues

– Common Security Threats

• Operating System and Internet security– ActiveX – Tools for Internet Security

• Wireless security • Email Security • Social networking sites and chat groups • Q&A

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Introduction to computer security issues

What is Computer Security?

Why should you care?

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Common Security Threats

Malware

Worm

Spyware

AdwarePhishing

Botnet

ZombiesTrojan

Virus

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• Install and use Anti-Virus programs• Keep your system patched• Use care when reading emails with attachments• Install and use a Firewall Program• Make backups of important files and folders.• Use strong passwords• Use care when downloading and installing programs• Install and use a File Encryption Program and Access

Controls• Install and use a Hardware Firewall

– What is the Hardware Firewall?– How does it function?

Internet Security

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• Routers• Anti-virus programs• Firewalls• Anti-spyware• Browser choice

Tools for Internet Security

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With the emergence of wireless networks as a preferred mode of connectivity to the server, Wireless Security has assumed greater significance in the recent times.

Wireless SecurityWireless security Risks

Even mobiles are attacked by virus today

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Best Practices in Wireless Security

Encryption techniques

Regular network security audits

Good security measurements like wired network

Don't fall victim to virus hoaxes. These hoaxes spread needless alarm and

may even tell you to delete perfectly legitimate files.

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What are the dangers of using email?

How Do I protect myself from Fraudulent Emails?

Tools to protect oneself against security attack by email

Email Security

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Be careful while opening an Attachment of this file extension

Don’t open any e-mail attachments that you are not sure about, even if it looks like it came from a friend.

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What are the security issues on Social networking sites?

– Limitation of Personal Information – Privacy setting on the website

– The threat of social engineering – The Defamation Threat – Identity Theft

How to protect oneself from security risks at social networking sites

Best practices (security related) at social networking sites and online chat groups rooms.

Social networking sites and chat groups

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ATHLON Computer Security

Q & A

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