COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
OPERATING SYSTEM
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Decreasing security on computers
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Increasing expenses/costs
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increasing complexity of systems
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Increasing security on computers
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Detailed explanation-1: -Using secure passwords is the most important way to prevent network intrusions.
Detailed explanation-2: -A patch can fix a single security issue on a computer. A service pack addresses many issues and rewrites many files on a computer; it may be overkill to use a service pack when only a patch is necessary.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Firewall is a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization’s previously established security policies. At its most basic, a firewall is essentially the barrier that sits between a private internal network and the public Internet.
Detailed explanation-4: -The most common techniques used to protect operating systems include the use of antivirus software and other endpoint protection measures, regular OS patch updates, a firewall for monitoring network traffic, and enforcement of secure access through least privileges and user controls.