INF220: Evaluating Security Software

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Althea Medlock Evaluating Security Software INF220: IS Principles Instructor: Shaun Gray December 10, 2012 Security solutions aren’t frozen in time, in today’s changing threat and IT environments companies need to evolve in order to be effective. Companies are dealing with new solutions each time they evolve. IT security teams need to be able to count on new solutions just as they could at the time of the initial purchase. With respect to security effectiveness and performance, it the solution has a spotty track record the ramifications to the companies buying decisions and day to day security management must be carefully considered. Effectiveness and performance has two important aspect of any security solution, which is maintenance…show more content…
Simple viruses are dangerous; it uses available memory and can bring down an entire system, there are viruses that can bypass security systems and networks. To protect your computer system from this type of malicious code, you can install and use an antivirus program. This utility scans hard disk drives for viruses, worms and Trojan horses and removes, fixes or isolates any threats that are found. Most antivirus programs include an auto-update feature that enables the program to download profiles of new viruses so that it can check for the new viruses on your system as soon as they are discovered. However, there is another kind of software that can be used to protect your computer and personal information, which is spyware this is software that gathers user information without his or her knowledge, for advertising purpose. Spyware applications are typically bundled as a hidden component of freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the Internet, the majority of shareware and freeware applications do not come with spyware. Antivirus and antispyware programs work pretty much in the same way, the difference being the type of malicious file and pattern the program scans your hard drive including the system registry for and detects. Today some antivirus programs include antispyware protection, and vice versa. While dual purpose and all-in-one software has its advantages, most industry experts still agree that for optimal protection, computer users should invest in both a good antivirus and a good antispyware program (Beal,

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