Computer security is about preventing the infiltration of computer systems (workstations, servers, laptops, and so on). This is accomplished by applying patching strategies, performing hardening exercises for computer systems, and by installing security applications and solutions such as antivirus, endpoint protection, and host intrusion detection/prevention (HIDS / HIPS) software.
Computer security controls also include restricting or preventing access to unused communication ports of computing devices, such as blocking access to USB and FireWire ports by means of physical port blockers (or hot glue) as well as by applying ...
