SECURITY

SECURITY

1. Firewall

   • A firewall is a network security system, either hardware - or software-based, that uses rules to control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
   • Protect (a network or system) from unauthorized access with a firewall.
   • Firewalls work like a filter between your computer/network and the Internet.
   • Firewall has two network interfaces: one for the external side of the network, one for the internal side.
   • Its purpose is to control what traffic is allowed to traverse from one side to the other.

2. Anti-virus

   • Antivirus software is a type of utility used for scanning and removing viruses from your computer.
   • Is a type of malicious software program ("malware") that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computerprograms and inserting its own code.
   • Antivirus software is available in both free versions and versions that you purchase online via a subscription or in a store.

3. Passwords

   • A string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system.
   • Passwords are typically used in conjuncture with a username they are designed to be known only to the user and allow that user to gain access to a device, application or website.
   • Your passwords are the most common way to prove your identity when using websites, email accounts and your computer itself

4. Encryption

   • The translation of data into a secret code.
   • Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security.
   • Encryption refers to any process used to make sensitive data more secure and less likely to be intercepted by those unauthorized to view it.
   • There are several modern types of encryption used to protect sensitive electronic data, such as emails, files, folders and entire drives.