Summary

Chapter 9: Fundamental Security 25SummaryThis chapter discussed computer security and why it is important to protect computerequipment, networks, and data. Threats, procedures, and preventive maintenance relating todata and physical security were described to help you keep computer equipment and datasafe. Security protects computers, network equipment, and data from loss and physical danger.The following are some of the important concepts to remember from this chapter:■■■■Security threats can come from inside or outside an organization.Viruses and worms are common threats that attack data.Develop and maintain a security plan to protect both data and physical equipment fromloss.Keep operating systems and applications up to date and secure with patches and servicepacks.Summary of ExercisesThis is a summary of the worksheets and Remote Technician exercises associated with thischapter.WorksheetsThe following worksheets cover material from this chapter. Refer to the labs in ITEssentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition:Worksheet 9.1.0: Security AttacksWorksheet 9.2.1: Third-Party Antivirus SoftwareWorksheet 9.4.2: Operating System UpdatesRemote Technician ActivityThe following activity covers material from this chapter. Refer to the labs in IT Essentials:PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition:Remote Technician 9.5.2: Gather Information from the Customer