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What is the origin of security threats?
What is the origin of security threats?
- From the internet only
- Both from inside and outside of an organization (correct)
- Only from outside of an organization
- Only from inside of an organization
What is the primary purpose of a security plan?
What is the primary purpose of a security plan?
- To protect both data and physical equipment (correct)
- To install operating systems and applications
- To protect data only
- To protect physical equipment only
What is the main difference between a virus and a worm?
What is the main difference between a virus and a worm?
- Both viruses and worms are types of malware (correct)
- A virus is a type of worm
- A worm is a type of virus
- Viruses attack data, while worms attack physical equipment
Why is it important to keep operating systems and applications up to date?
Why is it important to keep operating systems and applications up to date?
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What is the primary goal of preventive maintenance?
What is the primary goal of preventive maintenance?
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Study Notes
Computer Security
- Computer security is crucial to protect computer equipment, networks, and data from various threats.
- Threats can originate from both internal and external sources within an organization.
- Common security threats include viruses and worms that attack data.
- A security plan is essential to safeguard both data and physical equipment from loss or damage.
- Regularly updating operating systems and applications with patches and service packs is vital to maintain security.
Preventive Maintenance
- Regular maintenance is necessary to prevent security breaches and protect equipment.
- Procedures and preventive measures should be in place to ensure data and physical security.
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Learn about the importance of computer security, threats, procedures, and preventive measures to keep equipment, networks, and data safe. Understand common security threats, viruses, worms, and security planning.
