WEEK 12 : NETWORKING/COMPUTER SECURITY


NETWORKING & COMPUTER SECURITY




What is Computer Security?
Computer Security is the protection of computing systems and the data that they store or access.
Why is Computer Security Important?
Computer Security allows the University to carry out its mission by:
  • Enabling people to carry out their jobs, education, and research
  • Supporting critical business process
  • Protecting personal and sensitive information

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NETWORK SECURITY CERTIFICATES

SSL (secure socket layer certificates)

  • small data files that digitally bind a cryptographic key to an organization details.
  • allow secure connections from a web server to a browser
  • when installed a web server ,it activates the padlock and the https protocol
  • ssl is used to secure credit card transaction, data transfer, and logins.















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