Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337102063
Author: Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Computer Security:

Computer security is the assurance of protection given to the computer components (hardware and software) from unauthorized users like hackers, interruption of system from intruders and attackers and improper functioning of the system.

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