What is Computer Security?

 Introduction to Computer Security

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 yourself 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.

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.

There are various types of computer security which is widely used to protect the valuable information of an organization.

What is Computer Security and its types?

One way to ascertain the similarities and differences among Computer Security is by asking what is being secured. For example,

Information security is securing information from unauthorized access, modification & deletion

Application Security is securing an application by building security features to prevent from Cyber Threats such as SQL injection, DoS attacks, data breaches and etc.

Computer Security means securing a standalone machine by keeping it updated and patched

Network Security is by securing both the software and hardware technologies

Cybersecurity is defined as protecting computer systems, which communicate over the computer networks.

             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 the definition.