Security Guidelines and Best Practices
In the modern world, where almost all computers are connected to the internet and online applications play an increasingly larger role in all aspects of our lives, information security is also becoming more and more important. When information stored in digital form becomes more valuable and malicious actors constantly devise new attacks, every system administrator must make a conscious effort to keep their machines secure.
Luckily, following security guidelines and best practices can prevent most attacks and limit the impact of successful attacks if they occur.
In this chapter, we will learn about the following:
- Information security components and types of breaches
- Common types of attacks and threats
- Attack vectors and security vulnerabilities
- Ways to keep your system secure and stable
