Security Measure

Definition of security measures:

The precautionary measures taken toward possible danger or damage.

Security Measure	Explaination
Cryptography	Technology of encoding information so it can only be read by authorized individuals Encryption •          Process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access Decryption •          Process to decode encrypted data.
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.
Antivirus	•          Anti-virus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect and remove software viruses and other malicious software like worms, Trojan horses, adware and more.
Anti-spyware	•          Spyware is a type of malware that is installed on a computer without the user's knowledge in order to collect information about them.
Human Aspect : Awareness	•          Ethics - Be a good cyber citizen Do not engage in inappropriate conduct, such as cyber bullying, cyber stalking or rude and offensive behavior.       Do not use someone else's password or        other identifying information.
Firewall	•          A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.
Physical Access Control	•          Lock your laptop whether you're at home, in a dorm, in an office, or sitting in a coffee shop, use a security device, such as a laptop security cable. •          Lock doors and windows, usually adequate to protect the equipment.

Firewall

Data Backup

Cryptography