Map of Computer Security

Map of Computer Security

	🍎 Targets	🚪 Weaknesses	🛡️ Defenses	🐛 Threats
general	Software system	Vulnerability	Operating system security Secure by design IDS	Malware Viruses Cyberattack
Authentication	Identity	Leaked, stolen, weak passwords Security through obscurity Default Credential vulnerability	Login Password MFA Digital signature	Password cracking Keystroke logging Phishing
Authorization	Privilege	Debugging and administration tools Default permissions Backdoor	Principle of least privilege ACL	Privilege escalation
Network	Availability Message authentication Session	Broadband access	Firewalls DDoS mitigation Message authentication code TLS, HSTS, WPA3	Web exploits Cross-site scripting Denial-of-service attacks MITM Session hijacking
Data	Privacy Data integrity Confidentiality Sensitive information	Data access	Data security Encryption Data erasure Chain of trust Canary trap	Data breach Cryptographic attacks Tampering Ransomware
Application	Code	Arbitrary code execution Security bug Buffer overflow	Security testing Defensive programming Secure coding Buffer overflow protection NX bit ASLR	Code injection Exploits
Social networks	Private account CC Ad credit	Weak passwords Password recovery	Security awareness	Phishing Social engineering

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• General Security and Passwords
• Malware
  • Viruses
  • Trojans
  • Spyware
  • Adware
  • Removing & Preventing Malware
  • Why some computers still get sick
• Web
  • Choose a Better Browser
  • HTTP, HTTPS and SSL
  • Email Security
  • Enhancing Web Services Security
• Online Security Good Practices
• Data Encryption
• Personal Information and Privacy
• Ethical Hacking
• Further reading

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