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From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, for About.com

Definition: This term is used to describe all aspects of securing your computer or computers from unauthorized access. This includes blocking outsiders from getting into the network at all, as well as password protecting your computers and ensuring that only authorized users can view sensitive data.
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