security

Security is a term that is used to describe being protected against external threats. Security requires that protective measures be established to protect against a threat. The word secure if often used to describe a condition where security measures have been undertaken.

In the post 9-11 world, security has taken on greater importance. Governments are spending billions of dollars to protect themselves from external entities that threaten national security. Protecting the public from threats such as terrorism have become important issues. Critics claim this increased security has become a threat to privacy and human rights.

While in general, security is intended to protect against external threats, it is sometimes also designed to protect from internal threats. When someone is attempting to breach security, one of the best methods is to plant or recruit someone from within.

As technology advances, systems security has become an important issue. Systems now run or control many of the basic tasks in our society. Because of this, systems themselves often are targeted or attacked rather than individuals.

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  Black Monday for Facebook
  The more popular a place is in any country the more vulnerability it has towards safety and security. Similar is with the internet sites.
  by jaideepkhanduja / on Nov 5, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “security”

• Security awareness video

  
  The UNIX and Linux Forums — Authority: 167
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  Peter O'Kelly's Reality Check — Authority: 443
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  Defense Industry Daily — Authority: 566
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• General Casey: Save diversity, not soldiers

  
  Rossputin.com Rational Thinking About Our World — Authority: 521
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• South Korea on high alert after navy battle with North Korea

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 715
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• Hotspot Shield 1.33

  
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• Phishing Standard Bank

  
  hertenberger.co.za — Authority: 132
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• BrowserScope checks your security too

  
  Ajaxian Front Page — Authority: 623
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  The Mac Security Blog — Authority: 462
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• Archerfish security monitors can send video alerts to your phone

  
  DVICE — Authority: 759
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• Community Food Gardens/Food Banks/Allotments (Google / Green living tips)

  
  Desertification — Authority: 148
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• Microsoft Fires Back at Deceptive Windows 7 Claims by Sophos

  
  Bink.nu — Authority: 568
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