Computer security

Computer security

1. Active and passive security

   • Active security
     • set of actions aimed at protecting the computer and its content
   • Passive security
     • aims to minimise the impact of possible computer damage

2. Security on the computer

   • Malicious software
     • Software developed for malicious purposes (Malware)
   • Types of Malware
     • Virus
     • Keylogger
     • Worm
     • Spyware
       • Trojan
       • Hijackers
       • Adware
   • More terminology
     • Hackers
     • Crackers
     • Cookies
     • Pharming
     • Spam
     • Hoaxes
   • Computer security
     • Antivirus
     • Firewall
     • Proxy
     • Passwords
     • Cryptography

3. Personal safety

   • Threats to people/identity
     • Unintended access
     • Identity theft
     • Loss/Harm to identity
     • Cyberbulling
   • Software for personal protection
     • parental control
   • Our attitude, the best protection

4. Digital identity. Digital certificates

   • Digital footprint
     • the trace that you leave on the Internet
       • Digital identity
   • Digital certificate
     • digital document that contains electronicaly validated personal identification data

5. Owner and distribution of software and information

   • Software licenses
     • Commercial sotware
     • Freeware
     • Free software
     • Copyleft
     • GNU/GPL
   • P2P networks
     • A way of obteining software online

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