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What is Computer Security

Colin O'Flynn via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fundamentals of computer security in this lecture from ECED4406 at Dalhousie University. Examine historical hacking incidents, including Clifford Stole's 1986 discovery and the Target data breach of 2013. Analyze various data breaches, understand the mechanics behind cyber attacks, and learn important computer security terminology. Discuss the relevance of computer security to everyday life and consider the motivations of attackers. Gain insights into landmark cases like United States v. Elcom Ltd. and delve into the intricacies of sophisticated cyber weapons such as Stuxnet.

Syllabus

Intro
Let's Look at Failures
Early Hackers (Late 1980's) • The year... is 1986. Clifford Stole discovers a $0.75 error in the computer accounts...
United States v. Elcom Ltd. (2001)
Target Data Breach (2013)
Many Other Data Breaches
How it Worked • Computer work with very specific programming & objective: Smarched for a configuration of computer
Important Computer Security Terms
Computer Security Failures • What is objective of attacker? Money?
Computer Security - Relevance to Us

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Colin O'Flynn

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  • Philip Mulwa John
    computer security is the protection of computer system and information from harm,theft and unauthorized use.
    According to data analysis of back years have learned that the target was not that high and fast.
    During those years have learned there were alot of computer security failure lead to theft of money, data and e.t.c

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