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Computer and Network Security Beyond The Basics

This section is devoted to more advanced computer and network security concepts such as forensic investigation, encryption and cryptography and intrusion detection which go beyond the basic ideas of security.
Why Should I Use Security Event Logs?
Many computers do not audit activity or record logs of what has happened. To make forensic investigation easier, or to prevent intrusion in the first place, you must enable and review your system logs.
Spy Tip #1: Cover Your Tracks
If you want to secretly monitor or check up on what an employee or child, or even a spouse, is doing on their computer, you need to take some precautionary steps to make sure your actions are not discovered.
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