Tips for maintaining computer security

There are various approaches for protecting your computer system form the cyber threats. Some make use of only an antivirus, while others make use of Internet security. Every individual is concerned about their privacy. They want to enjoy the latest online-based services while sitting at home. Some want to shop from their favorite gadgets, some want to pay their utility bills without taking extra time from their regular routine. But for enjoying all these services it is necessary that your computer is safe from every kind of threat.

So, let us present some simple and useful tips which will help in protecting your computer system.

Install only those softwares which are from trustworthy source. Never install a program with new security policy and which is free from non-trustworthy source.

Always install an antivirus or an Internet security from a well known security company.

Install a firewall either hardware or software or both. If you are using the Windows operating system then you can choose the firewall available by default with the operating system. Also, you can try the firewall from various software companies which are in this business for many years.
Update all your softwares on regular basis.

Adjust all your security settings according to your need.

Make use of a Windows Password for protecting your account. It is a good practice to opt for a good password. The password should be a combination of alphabets, numerals and special characters.

If you have downloaded any files from Internet then don't open or execute them if they are any set up file unless you are sure about its source. And always scan the files before executing or opening them on your computer.

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Concept behind computer security

Every technology for providing the best protection against every kind of online threat is based on logic. Till now no universal standard has been set which can explain the secure behavior of any computer system. The concept of security is very broad, it carries varying definitions in varied situations. The antivirus and Internet security, all follow different approach of maintaining different level of security. Thus various restrictions are put on the behavior of the applications running on any computer system. Because the antivirus engines, are also based on the behavior of the applications. The antivirus and Internet security first analyzes the behavior of the application and then imposes certain level of checks on its behavior. If at any moment of time during the course of the application, if shows any kind of uneven or malicious behavior then it is either blocked or deleted by pre-informing the user about it.

The concept of imposing restrictions on the behavior of the applications is that after the initial installation of any security application, it analyzes and stores the behavior of the program for future reference. The purpose of storing the behavior of the application is to prevent the viruses or other kinds of online threats from altering or modifying the original software application to divert from its authorized functions, what it has been designed to do. If any application is infected by the virus or other types of threats, then it will show uneven behavior and on the basis of the stored knowledge of the actual behavior of the application, it will be concluded that the particular application is infected by the virus, worm, or any other threat.

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