--Originally published at Allow Yourself to fail and learn… and hack
Why should we study computer security?
Technology has greatly advanced among these years. Internet access is available everywhere with numerous kind of devices. We can access to internet from our computers, smartphones, tv, video games consoles, tablets…. nowadays is even possible to access from a refrigerator (why tho)!!
Through internet now we are able to do almost anything: from surfing in the web receiving news updates; talk to any of our friends, family and colleagues; sharing important documents with school and working peers; send personal information for acquiring services; buying and selling whatever from wherever… among other many things. The amount of personal information going through our computes and mobile devices is ridiculous, and if no precautions or safe practices are taken we are putting ourselves and others in danger. Out there exist bad people who might find security vulnerabilities and won’t hesitate to take advantage of it.
So having the freedom and privilege of being connected everywhere at anytime gives us also some restrictions about what we should and shouldn’t do. And that’s the reason knowledge about security is so important. To understand the way we might be attacked by others; what can we do to defend and protect our information; and all the consequences of an irresponsible use of internet.
Stay tune for more computer security related posts!
hopefully it might prevent you from a hacker attack, hopefully you might learn new things!
