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Types of computer security risks and Security measure

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SECURITY  MEASURE What is security measure? The precautionary measures taken toward possible danger or damage. DATA BACKUP • A  data backup  is  the result of copying or archiving files and folders for the purpose oF being able to restore them in case of data loss. • Data loss  can be caused by many things ranging from  computer viruses, hardware failures, file corruption, system failure or theft . • If you are responsible for  business data ,  a loss may involve critical financial, customer, and company data . • If the data is on a  personal computer , you could  lose financial data and other key files, pictures, music and others that would be hard to replace . CRYPTOGRAPHY *Cryptography is  t echnology of  encoding information  so  it can only be read by authorized individuals. *Encryption is p rocess of  converting readable data into unreadable characters  to prevent unauthorized access. *Decryption is process to recorded
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Rules of Netiquette and Areas of Computer ethics

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NETIQUETTE Rules of Netiquette -   Netiquette, or net etiquette, refers to  etiquette on the Internet .  Is the code of acceptable behaviours users should follow while on         the Internet or online or cyberspace. -It is the conduct expected of individuals while online. -Rules for all aspects of the: World Wide Web E-mail Instant Messaging Chat rooms Newsgroups & message board. -Netiquette, or net etiquette, refers to etiquette on the Internet.  -Is the code of acceptable behaviours users should follow while on the      Internet or online or cyberspace. -It is the conduct expected of individuals while online. -Rules for all aspects of the: World Wide Web E-mail Instant Messaging Chat rooms Newsgroups & message board. When do these rules apply? -Chatting online  -Using email -Posting to a discussion -Blogging -Playing online games -Social media -Using
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