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  2. Data at rest - Wikipedia

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    Because of its nature data at rest is of increasing concern to businesses, government agencies and other institutions. [4] Mobile devices are often subject to specific security protocols to protect data at rest from unauthorized access when lost or stolen [7] and there is an increasing recognition that database management systems and file servers should also be considered as at risk; [8] the ...

  3. Tahoe-LAFS - Wikipedia

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    Tahoe-LAFS (Tahoe Least-Authority File Store [5]) is a free and open, secure, decentralized, fault-tolerant, distributed data store and distributed file system. [6] [7] It can be used as an online backup system, or to serve as a file or Web host similar to Freenet, [citation needed] depending on the front-end used to insert and access files in the Tahoe system.

  4. Enterprise file synchronization and sharing - Wikipedia

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    Enterprise file synchronization and sharing (also known as EFSS and enterprise file sync and share) refers to software services that enable organizations to securely synchronize and share documents, photos, videos and files from multiple devices with employees, and external customers and partners. Organizations often adopt these technologies to ...

  5. RISKS Digest - Wikipedia

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    RISKS also publishes announcements and Calls for Papers from various technical conferences, and technical book reviews (usually by Rob Slade, though occasionally by others). Although RISKS is a forum of a computer science association, most contributions are readable and informative to anyone with an interest in the subject.

  6. Data breach - Wikipedia

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    The software vendor is rarely legally liable for the cost of breaches, thus creating an incentive to make cheaper but less secure software. [25] Vulnerabilities vary in their ability to be exploited by malicious actors. The most valuable allow the attacker to inject and run their own code (called malware), without the user being aware of it. [21]

  7. Computer security - Wikipedia

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    An example of a physical security measure: a metal lock on the back of a personal computer to prevent hardware tampering. Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is the protection of computer software, systems and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft or damage to hardware, software, or data ...

  8. Privacy in file sharing networks - Wikipedia

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    Peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) systems like Gnutella, KaZaA, and eDonkey/eMule, have become extremely popular in recent years, with the estimated user population in the millions. An academic research paper analyzed Gnutella and eMule protocols and found weaknesses in the protocol; many of the issues found in these networks are fundamental and ...

  9. IT risk - Wikipedia

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    Information technology risk, IT risk, IT-related risk, or cyber risk is any risk relating to information technology. [1] While information has long been appreciated as a valuable and important asset, the rise of the knowledge economy and the Digital Revolution has led to organizations becoming increasingly dependent on information, information processing and especially IT.