Week 11 - Networking/Computer Security

Assalamualaikum w.b.t

Alhamdulillah dah masuk Week 11, pembelajaran minggu ini ialah Networking/Computer Security. Pembelajaran minggu ini merangkumi introduction to network & computer security, client security issues and desktop security issues. Function network/computer security is to prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification or denial of a computer network and network accessible resources. 

Network security certificates - SSL (Secure Socket Layer Certificate)

• to allow secure connection from a web server to a browser 
• when installed on a web server it activates the padlock and the https protocol
• SSL- to secure credit card transaction, data transfer and log in

Client Security Issues

-Phishing and Web Spoofing 

--Phishing ->attacks are performed with the intention to acquire personal information

--Web spoofing ->mocking the web presences of trusted corporation with the intention to trick customers

Desktop security issues :

Adware 

Spyware 

Viruses

Trojan horses

Worms