Course: Information Technology
This blog is created for my IT course assignment.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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Computer Security: Advantages and Disadvantages
Computer security is essential for every computer system. Users must make sure their anti-virus program and firewall are up-to-date. Advantages and disadvantages of computer system security are listed below. Please comment based on your experience with computer security.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Advantages:
- Protection from hackers
- Protection from fraud
- Protection from accidental download of viruses and other malware
- Protection from accidental download of spyware
- Protection from data corruption and theft
Disadvantages:
- Legal issues
- Social issues
- Ethical issues
- High cost of anti-virus programs
- Security programs take up space on a hard drive
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