Monday, January 18, 2010

page 379 #s 7 and 8

7) What are the two inherent characteristics of computers that make security so difficult?
- Bugs and Breakdowns. Computers are just one long chain of technologies and we rely on them a lot. If one BIG power fails, then it affects so many others.

8) Describe several different computer security techniques and explain the purpose of each.
- Passwords/eye and fingerprint scanning keeps people from stealing user's information.
- Firewall keeps the programs inside a computer secured.

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