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:
“Learned institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty.”
—James Madison (1751–1836)
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