SS 3 COMPUTER SCIENCE WEEK 10: SECURITY AND ETHICS
- Definition of computer security Computer security is the protection of computer components such as hardware, software and data from unauthorized access. The need for computer security is as a result of a number of security breaches. - Sources of security breaches Security breach is an act of breaking security policies, practises or procedures. When security in computer is breached, it may result in the damage of vital file, failure of certain hardware components e.g. keyboard, mouse, printer, hard disk, ram etc, altered software programs etc. The following are possible sources of security breaches · Computer viruses · Hackers · Poorly maintained computer network · ...