Software Security

Software Security

Software security refers to the protection of computers' software resources from being pirated, deleted, corrupted, infected from viruses, etc. The failure in computer software security may cause the malfunctioning of a system, breaking secrecy of confidential resources, loss of large amount of data, waste of man power, etc.
Software Security Measures
1. Operating system / network system with adequate automatic protection capabilities and system security measures should be used.
2. Operating system and application programs should be virus free and safety measures to stop virus infiltration should be adopted,
3. Users should be very aware of the entry of wrong commands.
4. Password-should'be used to avoid accessing by unauthorized users. The password should also be changed frequently.
5. Essential files should be encryp+ed (converted into codes).
6. Data input must be authorized and monitored.
7. Access privileges should be closely monitored.
8. Data should be validated before it is processed.
9. Backup copies of data and software should be kept, etc.