Fundamental of

computers
Cyber Security
INTRODUTION:
• The term of cyber security is used to refer to the security offer
through online service to protect your online information.

• With an increasing amount of people getting connected to

internet , the security threats that cause massive harm are
increasing also.
MEANING OF THE WORD CYBER

• It is a combining form relating to information technology, the

internet, & virtual reality.
• Computer security, cyber security or information technology is
the protection of computer systems and networks from the
theft of or damage to their hardware, software or electronic
data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the
services they provide.
NEED OF CYBER SECURITY
• Cyber security is necessary since it helps in securing data from
threats such as data theft of misuse, also safeguards your
system from viruses.
• Cyber security is important because it helps protect an
organization’s data assets from digital attacks that could
damage the organizations or individuals if placed in the wrong
hands.
MAJOR SECURITY PROBLEMS
Virus
Hacker

Malware
Trojan horses
Password cracking
VIRUSES AND WORMS
• A virus is a “program that is loaded onto your computer
without your knowledge and runs against your wishes.
• Many viruses also include evasion or obfuscation capabilities
that are designed to bypass modern antivirus and antimalware
software & and other security defenses.
MALWARE
• The word “malware” comes from the term “malicious
software.”
• Malware is any software that infects and damages a computer
system without the owner’s knowledge or permission.
TO STOP MALWARE
• Download an anti-malware program that also helps
prevent infections.
• Activate network threat protection, firewall, antivirus.
CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY - INDIA
• Security policy , legal framework
- IT Act 2000
- IT (amendment) bill, 2006 – data protection & computer crimes
• Capacity building
- skill & competence development
• Research and development
- cyber monitoring
- network security
• International collaboration
- India stands 10th in the cyber crime in the world
CONCLUSION
• I hope that my presentation will be helpful for my audience to
improve their knowledge about cyber security and to
overcome several security loopholes on their computer
operation. Also it helps to spread awareness among normal
people about emerging security threats. Simple & practical
prevention methods are explained in the seminar to prevent
PCs from infection.
THANK YOU