FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which security method is used by companies to fix a flaw in their application?
A
software update
B
full backup
C
Incremental backup
D
antivirus software
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Patch management is the process of distributing and applying updates to software. These patches are often necessary to correct errors (also referred to as “vulnerabilities” or “bugs”) in the software.

Detailed explanation-2: -Firewalls. A firewall is a software program or piece of hardware that blocks hackers from entering and using your computer. Hackers search the internet the way some telemarketers automatically dial random phone numbers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Application security is the process of developing, adding, and testing security features within applications to prevent security vulnerabilities against threats such as unauthorized access and modification.

Detailed explanation-4: -A patch is a set of changes to a computer program or its supporting data designed to update, fix, or improve it. This includes fixing security vulnerabilities and other bugs, with such patches usually being called bugfixes or bug fixes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Definition(s): Weakness in an information system, system security procedures, internal controls, or implementation that could be exploited or triggered by a threat source.

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