Security software
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Security software is any computer program designed to enhance information security.
The defense of computers against intrusion and unauthorized use of resources is called computer security. Similarly, the defense of computer networks is called network security.
Types of security software
- Access control
- Anti-keyloggers
- Anti-malware
- Anti-spyware
- Anti-subversion software
- Anti-tamper software
- Antivirus software
- Cryptographic software
- Firewall
- Intrusion detection system (IDS)
- Intrusion prevention system (IPS)
- log management
- Sandbox
- Security information management
- SIEM
See also
- Computer insecurity
- Data security