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PC Security
Case Study # 93191
PC Security
A discussion on the importance of security for one's personal computer.
1,960 words (approx. 7.8 pages) |
7 sources |
MLA | 2006
Paper Summary:
This paper investigates how to properly secure a home PC and discusses why such security is needed. It claims that securing a home computer with the installation of software that protects the PC from spy ware, worms and viruses is essential. The author warns that parents must be aware that online dangers exist. The paper explains that securing the home PC is necessary because it ensures that personal information does not get into the wrong hands.Table of Contents:
Introduction
How to Properly Secure a Home PC and Why a Home PC Needs to be Secured
Conclusion
References
From the Paper:
"The main and most prevalent way of securing a Home PC is through the use of Security Software. Security Software often includes items such as Spyware detection/removal, firewalls, Spam protection and worm/virus protection. All of these things are needed to ensure that a home computer is secure against these threats. Over the next few paragraphs we will discuss in more detail how to protect Home PC's against Spyware, firewalls, Spam protection and worms and viruses as these or the most common threats. We will also discuss Securing PC's against internet predators and blocking questionable sites (parental controls)."Sample of Sources Used:
- Bielski, L. (2005). Security Breaches Hitting Home: Phishing, Information Leaks Keep Security Concerns at Red Alert. ABA Banking Journal, 97(6), 7
- Hersh, M. L. (2001). Is COPPA a Cop out? the Child Online Privacy Protection Act as Proof That Parents, Not Government Should Be Protecting Children's Interests on the Internet. Fordham Urban Law Journal, 28(6), 1831.
- Maranjian, S. (2005) Protect Your Privacy Online. NEA Today.. Retrieved March 2, 2006 from; http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3617/is_200511/ai_n15741271
- Martino T. (2004, October 24). Keep Kids from Internet Dangers. The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), p. L11.
- Spyware. (n.d.) Retrieved March 2, 2006 from; http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/default.mspx
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APA Citation:
PC Security (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Case-Study-PC-Security/93191
MLA Citation:
"PC Security" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Case-Study-PC-Security/93191>
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