Security Software

Security software is a generic term referring to any computer program or library whose purpose is to (help to) secure a computer system or a computer network.

Types of security software include:

  • Antivirus software
  • Anti keylogger
  • Anti-spyware software
  • Anti-Subversion Software
  • Anti-Tamper Software
  • AntiSpam software
  • AntiSpam appliances
  • Cryptographic software
  • Discretionary Access Control software
  • Firewall
  • Internet Security
  • Intrusion detection system (IDS)
  • Intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
  • Sandbox
  • Any other Operating System security feature

Famous quotes containing the word security:

    To have in general but little feeling, seems to be the only security against feeling too much on any particular occasion.
    George Eliot [Mary Ann (or Marian)