SECURITY IN COMPUTING

Dr. A. Kavitha; K. Deekshana; Dr. S. Radharani; M. Juliet Monolisha Esther

SECURITY IN COMPUTING

Authors

Dr. A. Kavitha

Head & Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

K. Deekshana

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Dr. S. Radharani

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

M. Juliet Monolisha Esther

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Synopsis

This unit introduces the fundamental concepts of computer security, including the types of attacks, protection mechanisms, and security measures necessary to safeguard general-purpose operating systems. We will explore the meaning of computer security, the types of computer criminals, and the protection of sensitive objects and data.