The current time that we live in is the Digital Age. 21st century is much different to the previous century.
The Computer has created a revolution like nothing in this world. Nowadays, you won"t find an office without a computer. Most of the houses also have a computer. It has found its place in every nook and corner of offices, schools, colleges, public places like hospitals, government offices etc.
Internet, the biggest network connecting the computers all over the world, has gained an equal popularity along with the computer. Similarly portable and advanced forms of computers like Laptops, Tablets have become popular. Even mobile phones have turned into being minicomputers with the advent of smart phones where you can access the internet and perform functions as you would with a Personal Computer or Laptop.
Online Security: The Big Challenge
As all these electronic gadgets and internet gained importance, websites and the virtual online world of social networking sites became popular. Social Networking sites like Facebook and twitter have gained wide popularity and have now become major marketing tools for companies, products, movies, celebrities, individuals etc.
Information Technology emerged and information became easily accessible. Thus the Big Question of online security emerged as personal information became easily available on the internet and when people started sharing their photos, videos etc. especially on social networking sites like Orkut, Facebook etc.
The other major threats that can affect any computer are virus problems. Various types of virus attack and destroy valuable data on your computer. They come from websites or whatever external hardware you connect or insert to your computer such as pen drives, CDs etc.
Hacking is yet another big danger on the Internet. There are hackers who access your email IDs and other important transactions done online and can cause big trouble.
The time spent online has also considerably increased. Most people have got an online addiction and some are 24 hours online either through their mobile phones or in some other way. Some do it for recreation while others do it for professional purposes - to do online work, chat with their co-workers etc. So secure browsing and security for our personal and professional information has become the biggest challenge.
Types of Security Handbooks
There are different types of Security handbooks which are meant for specific purposes. For example: Windows, the most common operating system used on your personal computer or laptop, with its different versions, has specific Security Handbooks to prevent virus attacks and the like. Similarly antivirus operators such as McAfee have their own security handbooks.
There are security teams for companies who specialize in ensuring security. Security Handbooks are written for them. There are security handbooks written for the public, such as ones on browsers explaining the various security features enabled in each browser to ensure safe browsing and to prevent virus attacks. The most widely used browsers are Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera etc.
These handbooks explain and compare the security features of various browsers which are helpful to the general public as well as a guide to engineers and developers who have to develop security methods for safe browsing in the future.
Thus Security Handbooks act as a very useful guide for safe and secure exchange of information in the online media.
The Computer has created a revolution like nothing in this world. Nowadays, you won"t find an office without a computer. Most of the houses also have a computer. It has found its place in every nook and corner of offices, schools, colleges, public places like hospitals, government offices etc.
Internet, the biggest network connecting the computers all over the world, has gained an equal popularity along with the computer. Similarly portable and advanced forms of computers like Laptops, Tablets have become popular. Even mobile phones have turned into being minicomputers with the advent of smart phones where you can access the internet and perform functions as you would with a Personal Computer or Laptop.
Online Security: The Big Challenge
As all these electronic gadgets and internet gained importance, websites and the virtual online world of social networking sites became popular. Social Networking sites like Facebook and twitter have gained wide popularity and have now become major marketing tools for companies, products, movies, celebrities, individuals etc.
Information Technology emerged and information became easily accessible. Thus the Big Question of online security emerged as personal information became easily available on the internet and when people started sharing their photos, videos etc. especially on social networking sites like Orkut, Facebook etc.
The other major threats that can affect any computer are virus problems. Various types of virus attack and destroy valuable data on your computer. They come from websites or whatever external hardware you connect or insert to your computer such as pen drives, CDs etc.
Hacking is yet another big danger on the Internet. There are hackers who access your email IDs and other important transactions done online and can cause big trouble.
The time spent online has also considerably increased. Most people have got an online addiction and some are 24 hours online either through their mobile phones or in some other way. Some do it for recreation while others do it for professional purposes - to do online work, chat with their co-workers etc. So secure browsing and security for our personal and professional information has become the biggest challenge.
Types of Security Handbooks
There are different types of Security handbooks which are meant for specific purposes. For example: Windows, the most common operating system used on your personal computer or laptop, with its different versions, has specific Security Handbooks to prevent virus attacks and the like. Similarly antivirus operators such as McAfee have their own security handbooks.
There are security teams for companies who specialize in ensuring security. Security Handbooks are written for them. There are security handbooks written for the public, such as ones on browsers explaining the various security features enabled in each browser to ensure safe browsing and to prevent virus attacks. The most widely used browsers are Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera etc.
These handbooks explain and compare the security features of various browsers which are helpful to the general public as well as a guide to engineers and developers who have to develop security methods for safe browsing in the future.
Thus Security Handbooks act as a very useful guide for safe and secure exchange of information in the online media.
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