unit 12computer security.pptVIP

UNIT12 Computer Security ;encryption program 加密程序 deletion command 删除命令 authorized user 授权的用户 backup copy 备份的副本 voltage surge 电涌，浪涌电压 circuit breaker 断路器 electronic component 电子器件 data-entry error 数据输入错误 electronic break-in 电子盗窃 power line 电力线，输电线;detection program 检测程序 power source 电源 destructive computer program 破坏性计算机程序 computer virus 计算机病毒 software piracy 软件侵权 hard-disk drive 硬盘驱动器 virus checker 病毒检查程序 primary storage 主存储器 electronic bulletin board 电子公告板 surge protector 浪涌电压保护器 ; 1.Threats to Computer Security 1. Computer Criminals 2. Computer Crime 3. Other Hazards 2.Measures to Protect Computer Security  1. Encrypting Messages 2. Restricting Access 3. Anticipating Disasters 4. Backing up Data 5. Security for Microcomputers; Threats to computer security are computer crimes (including viruses and electronic break-ins) and natural and other hazards. 1. Computer Criminals A computer crime is an illegal action in which the perpetrator uses special knowledge of computer technology. Computer criminals are of four types: (1) Employees (2) Outside Users (3) “Hackers” and “Crackers” (4) Organized Crime;(1) Employees The largest category of computer criminals consists of those with the easiest access to computers—namely, employees. Sometimes the employee is simply trying to steal something from the employer—equipment, software, electronic funds, proprietary information, or computer time. Sometimes the employee may be acting out of resentment and is trying to “get back” at the company. ;(2) Outside Users Not only employees but also some suppliers or clients may have access to a company’s computer system. Examples are bank customers who use an automatic te