1.3. Comprehending the Security Process
It helps to think of security as a combination of three Ps: processes, procedures, and policies. The security of information involves both human and technical factors. The human factors are addressed by the policies that are enforced in the organization as well as the processes and procedures your organization has in place. The technology components include the tools you install on the systems you work with. There are several parts to this process, and each is described in the following sections.
1.3.1. Appreciating Antivirus Software
Computer viruses—applications that carry out malicious actions—are among the most annoying trends happening today. It seems that almost every day someone invents a new virus. ...
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