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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 system|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. | ||
Revision as of 10:46, 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
