Security is never guaranteed when it comes to computer systems, much less for computer networks for they are always susceptible to numerous threats. Most threats may degrade the performance of the network or system, for instance it may behave erratically, and may even render it unstable. It can be rather cumbersome for users to look after the system and to ensure that it is free of malicious threats. The focal point is to outline two threats that may affect a network and to also prevent the aforementioned threats.
Little to no access levels may enable users to tamper with the resources present in the network. Moreover, high-privileged users may have the opportunity to take advantage of said data, hence causing chaos in the network. Therefore it is highly fundamental to set boundaries for each user in a network by setting the necessary access levels. For instance, one user may read a file but they cannot delete or modify it. Users may produce programs containing malicious code commonly known as malware, which can infect the computer. It is highly recommended to install and frequently update your anti-malware software and to scan external sources.
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