Commercial Solutions for Classified Program and Bit-defender Sphere and Windows Defender (Research Paper Sample)

Information Security
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Executive Summary
Since their invention, computers have played a significant role in connecting individuals around the world. Computers are used for paying bills, shopping, banking among other services. People get connected to their friends and family through social networking and email, surfing, and much more. As much as people rely heavily on computers for their invaluable services, most tend to ignore internet security.
It is important to improve the security of computers because these machines play a critical role in the contemporary society. Computers carry a lot of personal information, sensitive information that ensures the day to day activities. Malicious software and internet viruses can be used to cause harm to computers (Brown, 2011).
Internet attackers can install malicious software in vulnerable computers. The hackers usually take advantage flaws in the computers or unsafe practices such as leaving one's programs unsecured. The attackers can also employ social engineering; where an individual is convinced to open malicious links such as email attachments. In the event that one's computer is infected, the attacker is able to access the computer and perform any activities that might not be intended by the user. The hackers can also access personal information which they can use to commit fraud (Brown, 2011). Computer attackers can also change the computer configurations causing the computers to perform poorly; they could even install malicious software to use in attacking other computers.
According to Smith (2006), the harm caused by computer attacks has led to an investment in security products/solutions for Information Technology departments. Various products have been introduced to curb internet insecurity.