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− | '''Internet security''' is a branch of computer security specifically related to the [[Internet]], often involving [[browser security]] but also network security on a more general level as it applies to other applications or operating systems on a whole. | + | '''Internet security''' is a branch of computer security specifically related to the [[Internet]], often involving [[browser security]] but also network security on a more general level as it applies to other [[applications]] or [[Operating system|operating systems]] on a whole. |
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Its objective is to establish rules and measures to use against attacks over the Internet. | Its objective is to establish rules and measures to use against attacks over the Internet. | ||
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* [[Browser security]] | * [[Browser security]] | ||
+ | * [[Computer security]] | ||
* [[Internet]] | * [[Internet]] | ||
+ | * [[Operating system]] | ||
* [[ssh-keygen]] | * [[ssh-keygen]] | ||
+ | * [[Security]] | ||
+ | * [[Web security]] | ||
== Exterior links == | == Exterior links == | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_security Internet security] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_security Internet security] @ Wikipedia |
Revision as of 09:46, 2 September 2015
Internet security is a branch of computer security specifically related to the Internet, often involving browser security but also network security on a more general level as it applies to other applications or operating systems on a whole.
Description =
Its objective is to establish rules and measures to use against attacks over the Internet.
The Internet represents an insecure channel for exchanging information leading to a high risk of intrusion or fraud, such as phishing.
Different methods have been used to protect the transfer of data, including encryption.
See also
Exterior links
- Internet security @ Wikipedia