security precusions

Question 1

Anti-virus software

Answer 1

is computer software used to prevent, detect and remove malicious software.

Question 2

Firewalls

Answer 2

protect (a network or system) from unauthorized access with a firewall.

Question 3

Password

Answer 3

a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place.

Question 4

Encryption

Answer 4

is the conversion of electronic data into another form, called ciphertext, which cannot be easily understood by anyone except authorized parties

Question 5

Biometrics

Answer 5

Biometric verification is any means by which a person can be uniquely identified by evaluating one or more distinguishing biological traits. Unique identifiers include fingerprints, hand geometry, earlobe geometry, retina and iris patterns, voice waves, DNA, and signatures.

Question 6

Security Suites

Answer 6

A collection of software utilities that protect a user’s computer from viruses and other malware. Managed by a single control panel interface that displays all the functions, antivirus and firewall are typically the primary elements.