Computer & Internet Security.pptx
- 1. NAME- VARTIKA SINGH CLASS-10TH ‘A’ TOPIC-COMPUTER & INTERNET SECURITY SUBMITTED TO- MR. PRATHEESH
- 2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Pratheesh for his tremendous support and assistance in the completion of my project. I would also like to thank our Principal, Mrs. Paramjeet Kaur , for providing me with this wonderful opportunity to work on a project with the topic Computer & Internet Security . The completion of the project would not have been possible without their help and insights. Vartika Singh
- 3. CONTENT INTRODUCTION WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY INTERNET SECURITY WHO SHOULD BE CONCERNED ? WHY SHOULD I CARE ? BASIC APPROACH TO SECURITY SECURITY FOR MOBILE DEVICES AND SOCIAL NETWORKING MOBILE DEVICES AND RISKS MOBILE DEVICES-HOW ARE LOCATION SHARING TECHNOLOGIES ARE USED SECURITY GUIDELINES-MOBILE DEVICES SECURITY GUIDELINES-SOCIAL NETWORKING
- 4. INTRODUCTION As technology changes, it becomes increasingly challenging for businesses of all types to keep their personal and customer’s information on the web secure. Web security is important to keeping hackers and cyber-thieves from accessing sensitive information. Without a proactive security strategy, businesses risk the spread and escalation of malware, attacks on other websites, networks, and other IT infrastructures. If a hacker is successful, attacks can spread from computer to computer, making it difficult to find the origin.
- 7. INTERNET SECURITY • INTERNET SECURITY CONSISTS OF A RANGE OF SECURITY TACTICS FOR PROTECTING ACTIVITIES AND TRANSACTIONS CONDUCTED ONLINE OVER THE INTERNET. THESE TACTICS ARE MEANT TO SAFEGUARD USERS FROM THREATS SUCH AS HACKING INTO COMPUTER SYSTEMS, EMAIL ADDRESSES, OR WEBSITES; • INTERNET SECURITY IS A SPECIFIC ASPECT OF BROADER CONCEPTS SUCH AS CYBERSECURITY AND COMPUTER SECURITY, BEING FOCUSED ON THE SPECIFIC THREATS AND VULNERABILITIES OF ONLINE ACCESS AND USE OF THE INTERNET.
- 8. Who should be concerned Anyone who uses 1. Computer 2. Mobile device 3. The Internet 4. E mail 5. Social networks
- 9. WHY SHOULD I CARE ? Keeping your computer secure helps you avoid malware and direct hacking attempts designed to steal your personal information. The importance of computer security also extends to larger network security. A compromised computer can be manipulated and made into an agent of a cyber crime ring. Viruses and malware are often designed to hijack and exploit email address books.
- 10. BASICAPPROACH TO SECURITY 1. Keep software up-to-date Installing software updates for your operating system and programs is critical. Always install the latest security updates for your devices: Turn on Automatic Updates for your operating system 2. Avoid Phishing scams - beware of suspicious emails and phone calls 3. Install antivirus/anti-malware protection 4. Be careful what you click 5. Never leave devices unattended 6. Use mobile devices safely
- 11. SECURITY FOR MOBILE DEVICES ANDSOCIAL NETWORKS 1. Mobile devices have become the device of choice for communicating and connecting to the internet Smartphones Tablets Laptop 1. Social Networks Facebook Google Pinterest Twitter
- 12. MOBILE DEVICES ANDRISKS 1. Location sharing Location- aware applications deliver online Content to users based on their physical location Technologies employ GPS, cell phone infrastructure or wireless access points to identify where cell phones or laptop are located and users can share that information with location aware application.
- 13. MOBILE DEVICES-How are location sharing devices used Apps might provide you with information on nearby, restaurants, notify you of traffic jams , or let your friends in a social network know where you are , prompting increased social connectivity
- 14. SECURITY GUIDELINES-Mobile Devices Avoid Saving Passwords Protect Your Smartphone or Tablet With a Passcode Protect Your Smartphone or Tablet With a Passcode Attach a Label to your Devices Log Your Phone Data Encrypt the Data on Your Device Use Pulse to Attach to University Resources on Public Wi-Fi Networks Consider your Wi-Fi Carrier’s Data Service for Especially Sensitive Communications Know What to Do if You Lose a Device
- 15. SECURITY GUIDELINES-Social Networks Be Cautious of Sharing Too Much Adjust Privacy Settings Limit Details About Work History Verify Who You're Connecting With Keep Control of Comments – Be Aware of Impersonators Check Out Your Own Account
- 16. STAY SAFE Think before you click & try to be Mysterious when online