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In the realm of the home computer user, it is possible to buy many new redundant or unnecessary security programs and features. Generally, appropriate network security should not interfere noticeably with either personal home computer use or computer system use in the workplace (Larsen, 2007).
Conclusion
Computer systems and networks are potentially vulnerable to malicious intrusion attempts that can be extremely harmful to home computer users and damaging to professional organizations. The most common types of attempted system infiltrations are those that exploit long-known software vulnerabilities for which security fixes already existed long before those intrusions. It is possible to substantially mitigate the risks posed to computer and network systems by malicious entities trough simply implementing and adhering to basic system security precautions. In general, the sources of risks to network systems are largely a function of user and administrator error. By eliminating basic mistakes and error at all levels of system control and access, it is possible for both home computer users and business organizations to safeguard their computers and systems against the most likely threats against them.
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