Essays on Antivirus Software

Introduction

Networks and computer systems are imperative to establishments in the present age. They have managed to simplify sending and receiving of information and colossal data processing over very short time periods. However, they are always facing threats and attacks from hackers. Dangers to the computing environment, network, and the database comes from everywhere. In such a high stake facility, it is critical to ensure that the main threats are identified and mitigated. The major threats can come from three areas: the physical installation, the users, and malicious attacks. The five top threats to the new network will be the ...

Nowadays various threats of malicious software are considered the most dangerous because of the sphere of their influence and rapid spread. One should be aware of the reasons for viruses attack as well as be ready to find ways to identify and eliminate malware. Considering worms, viruses and Trojans as the greatest challenges for security personnel, it is extremely important to be well aware of the issues and methods of solving problems connected with malware. Users as well as systems administrators should act fast when a potential infection is detected. This way, the key to dealing with malware is ...

Introduction

The question that comes to mind is what is Trojan horse? Trojan horse is stated to be a malicious program that looks harmless however, it is used to hack into people’s computers. The term Trojan horse is derived from Trojan War a Greek mythology (Christensson, 2006). The myth talks about the wooden horse that was pulled by the people from Troy. The legend claims that inside the horse there were Greek soldiers in it who emerged at night and seized the city. This fact can be observed from the program where a person installs the application unaware that ...

Introduction

The companies are progressively moving towards the use of technology for their business. This move helped them to grow their business by decreasing the functional cost along with improved customer service. In addition to it, this step also puts them on the risks related to their data and network security. This document will provide the complete analysis of vulnerabilities present in the network and the policies that should be implemented to reduce the network security threats.

Vulnerability Assessments

The firm is currently not following the standards and policies vital to secure the data and network. The firm is using the NETGEAR ...

The main responsibility regarding the personal computers or business laptops security is borne by their owners. Manufacturers are spending their efforts and money to develop technologies that would allow better protection of the data on the electronic devices, however, it is up to the user when and how to use them. Some people simply pay little attention to the problem of data loss or data theft unless they face it personally. Negligent attitude to the issue of data security may lead to the consequences that emerged in the provided example. In the case of a work laptop, the company ...

Introduction

This paper outlines the web security required for a brand new Windows PC for home use with Windows 10 operating system. The PC connects to the internet using existing internet connection. It will also detail the essential security software that is needed for the keeping the computer secure, the password policy for the home computer, the steps that one has to take to ensure that the online banking process is secure. It will also outline the guidelines that one has to discuss with a 13-year old son regarding operating a Facebook account.

Securing the home Windows PC

Home computing carries the risk of theft ...

A help desk can either be centralized or decentralized. The centralized IT support provides help to every user in the company irrespective of location or even department. Conversely, a decentralized support has several helpdesks within an institution.

In choosing the right help desk model, there are various considerations taken into account in determining to choose either centralized or decentralized systems; since each model has inherent advantages as well as well as disadvantages.

The centralized systems usually offer sizeable economies of scale advantage. Also, centralism of tasks eliminates redundancy of responsibility, which offers a united front to completion of duties ...

Introduction

Performance of computers is significantly reduced due to the presence of spyware software, viruses, disorganized hard drive and unnecessary files such as the temporary files that allow provide easier access to browsing sites. Viruses contribute in reducing the performance of the PC. Spyware applications enable unwanted personnel to view a user’s browsing activity. A number of spyware removal applications are available.

Spyzooka Software

This spyware removal software detects, removes and blocks all types of Adware and spyware threats. This software has the most updated features that allow it to fight spyware consistently. At a cost of $29.95 for one computer, Spyzooka provides ...

What the Tutorial Teaches

The tutorial provides directions on how to secure your home network router. In this case, they are describing how to secure the Linksys network router. Using the default IP address on the router, you can access the home page of the router to be able to change the default settings. The first thing is to change the default password. The wireless network is secured by turning off broadcast option. This will prevent people from finding your wireless network upon Google search. Consequently, change the security mode to WPA2 personal. This is recommended since it allows text passwords that are ...

5. Results and analysis of mystery points, hardware and software system for the business 6. Bus topology diagram 7. Analysis of journey map 8. Overall Budget plan for the business. 1. Business description: Semesh is a business organization that wants to incorporate information technology in business. The business management wishes to determine the lowest cost for installing hardware and software and spend less than $25,000.The budget should not include expenses such as cost of the ISP-set up and communication system. The business, however, intend to get a router that is free as part of the ISP-set ...

IT in business.

3.1The business organization needs to know the type of Computer software that can operate computer programs in the business system. The software is the non-tangible computer component that will enable the computer system of the business to operate its services efficiently. The business need to know the contrast of the computer software contrasts in the organization and its computer hardware that is the physical parts of computers. The software to be acquired should be compatible with the computer hardware .Computer software that business organization will need to buy includes computer programs depending on the architecture that the organization need ...

Question A

Anti-Virus In terms of security and convenience, Anti-virus offers the following aspects; running a computer without an antivirus that is either not installed or activated tends to be convenient to the user. In this regard, it appears to the user that he need not have to part with extra charges that come along the process of installing antivirus software. However, this benefit that users objectively rely upon does not last forever. The convenience, in most cases, is short lived. This is because In the case of virus attack on a computer or a laptop, it is obvious that it will result ...

Introduction

Mobile applications are software programs designed for use on mobile devices such as a phones and tablet computers. Mobile applications provide similar services to those offered by programs on personal computers. When mobile devices were introduced, they were used mainly for sending and receiving voice calls. Technology advanced rapidly, and mobile applications were introduced owing to the need for more functionality in mobile devices. Mobile devices are accessed by billions of people and have become necessary for daily living. The great number of mobile devices in use today has spurred the growth of mobile applications. The applications allow users to ...

Day by day, our life spectrum is widening, and new technologies are introduced. Computers remain a crucial part in our lives as they are present in all aspects that we encounter. Countless individuals use a computer before the day ends to perform multiple functions. Surprisingly, not many people understand how a computer works, or even think about the changes introduced by the devices. Computer technology is associated with a constant changing nature, and this makes it hard to establish ethics and moral codes to govern the use of computers in people’s life. The American Heritage Dictionary defines ethics as "The rules or ...

Information Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

In computing, the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking is based on a distributed architecture to balance the work load among peers. In Peer-to-Peer networking, the organizations share and distribute the requisite files, videos and audios to the stakeholders. Despite various benefits, the utilization of the Peer-to-Peer networking also associates risks to the data and application of the security consulting firm. Keeping in view the given scenario, the security consulting firm is utilizing the Peer-to-Peer networking solution to distribute promotional audios and videos to their customers. And the security firm is increasing the business tremendously, utilizing the Peer-to-Peer networking solution and satisfying their ...

In order for the Crescent Manufacturing Inc. Company to upgrade the whole organization to windows 8 operating system, it has to develop a comprehensive SWOT analysis so as to achieve this objective. SWOT analysis is a majorly useful technique that helps in understanding the company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats the company may face.

Strengths

- The company will be able to connect to all its stations effectively because windows 8 has better tools for managing, connecting to and managing networks hence enabling sharing of data in the network easy. - The company will be able to give satisfactory services ...

Chapter 8, pg. 306: Stuxnet and the Changing Face of Cyberwarfare

In the past, cyber crime only dominated the domain of fiction writers. However, cyber warfare as emerged as a daunting and unique problem for every internet security expert, not only in detecting and preventing intrusions but also in tracking cyber criminals and prosecuting them. The most prominent problems include for example, American and Israel hackers used cyber warfare to interfere with the operations of Iran’s nuclear plan, by causing malfunction in one device controlling the nuclear plant. The problem will become worse for countries with advanced technologies such as the U.S., which rely on an electronic banking system and ...

Through seamless exchange of information over the internet, security concerns have been raised. The three major information security areas authentication, authorization and confidentiality has been compromised via the internet through hacking, malware and spyware programs. For example, mishandled passwords or codes may lead to stealing of information from the computer systems which in essence has severe consequences in terms of individuals and the companies affected. The pharmacy can suffer from various security threats attributed to behavioral, infrastructural and physical attributes. In this paper, the focus lies on separating security vulnerabilities and discussing their solutions.

PHYSICAL VULNERABILITIES

Physical vulnerabilities affect the ...

Question 1:

What can parents do to protect their child from online predators? Answer: When a family member especially children use the internet, parents must protect their children from untoward incidents like online predators. When parents protect their children means, they merely understand the risks, open conversation is implemented, and parents provide clear guidance for a healthy online behavior. In addition, as their children use the technology, parents can help reduce risks on online exposures.

There are basic steps parents can help to protect their children against online predators.

Talk with your children about what they do online. Being busy is not an excuse. It is highly necessary to have a strict but kind, that ...

INFRASTRUCTURE

There is a wide gap in business data analysis and information forecasting in the business world. Analytic Co. is a data collection and analytics company specializing in collection, analysis and storage of data. The company is experiencing tremendous growth as a result of efficient business practices. However, it needs efficient networking and security as it plans to expand from one to three floors. In order to facilitate expansion process, it has to occupy two more additional floors. For it to achieve full business potential, it needs an expanded networking solution that guarantees better communication and internet availability. The offices will utilize a wired ...

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

BCorp is a Web analytic company specializing in the study of website visitor behavior. The company was formed by one long serving data analyst John Brown after realizing the importance of business data analysis. Having worked for investment firms for more than 20 years, Brown realized that analyzing good business information and advice out of various streams and sources could be manipulated to indicate patterns that can be essential for future prediction. The company contained only two employees at the inception and has risen to more than 20 employees in less than two years. The company is located in ...

INTRODUCTION

Internet is arguably the most vital and central infrastructure for the daily economic life of every citizen. Few technological enhancements hold as much potential to change the productivity, come up with jobs and enhance life quality of many internet users. With wireless services that are growing by the day, there is a need to have wireless networks. Wireless networks are becoming essential services for many people. With wireless networks comes security. Security is an important factor when connectivity is concerned. Important data is stored in devices that are connected. The whole is advancing to the transforming from the dial up ...

Information security continues to be a serious threat to many organizations (Whitman & Mattord, 2011). ABC, Inc. is one such organization facing serious information security threats. Nonetheless, enhancing information security within organizations is attainable. Different measures prove to be fundamental in enhancing the information security. The main measures that ABC, Inc. needs to put in place to enhance its information security include: - Implementing a mechanism that will record event data on the folders for each department such as Records Repository or Records Object Store (ROS) (Siponen & Willison, 2009). - Implement antivirus software in order to prevent any viral attack ...

Introduction

Identifying a videogames development company's network infrastructure entails recognizing the possible threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities of the system. However, the process does not end there, as the next step is to discover solutions either to prevent or mitigate the problem, depending on whether the network issues are already being experienced or not. Therefore, protecting data and system integrity is a crucial step that all companies using information technology must consider. This paper focuses on strategies on dealing with identified risks and vulnerabilities, including controls to mitigate possible network problems.

Strategies and Controls to Mitigate Attacks and Threats

Among the identified attacks and threats to the network system were reconnaissance, ...

Management

Management Chapter 8, pg 304: When Antivirus Software Cripples your Computers - What management, organization and technology factors were responsible for McAfee’s software problem? The technical factor that was responsible for McAfee’s software problem is that they failed to include “Windows XP Service Pack 3 with VirusScan version 8.7 in the test configuration of operating systems and McAfee product versions”. Another blunder committed by McAfee is that the users were not given a warning that “svchost.exe was to be quarantined or deleted, instead of automatically disposing the file”. Management could also be faulted for relying ...

Introduction

Rootkits by definition are a collection of tools used, by hackers and attackers, to gain access and “maintain command / control over any computer system” they are installed (Dunham, 2006, 2007: Zimerman, 2010). In other words, rootkits are stealth malwares that modify core system files in a manner that the user may not easily know (see Liu & Cheng, 2009, Zimerman, 2010 and Van Oorschot & Wurster, 2012). Rootkits are not only hidden systems problems; they are also a nightmare both now and in the future. In the modern world, computer security is marred by a series of threats including hacking, Trojan horses, key ...

Abstract

Small and large businesses alike are rallying to keep up with the new trends in technology. A business that is up-to-date in the implementation and usage of the various technologies offered to businesses has been a way of measuring the economic position of the company. However, computer viruses are keeping up with the every new technology that arises. This paper provides a discussion of the different functions of a computer virus and the degree of damage these viruses are able to inflict in a company’s computer system. It also looks into some well-known viruses and what damage these were able to do ...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In this report, the consumer spending diary of the author will be recounted in detail. Over the course of several weeks, the author was asked to record all spending that was not a daily staple, as well as the reasons why these purchases were made. Following the diary, an overall analysis of the spending behaviour is provided, with aspects of cognitive and behavioural theories of consumer behaviour weighed against the author’s recorded spending habits. These are used to determine the level to which marketing and advertising play a part in these spending decisions.

1. INTRODUCTION

This consumer behaviour diary dictates my major ...