The
Challenges of Computer Security
Computer and Network security is both very complex and
interesting. Let’s list some sort of challenges;
I.
Computer and Network security is not
simple as it seems; Most of the computer related words can be explained easily,
likewise we discussed above Integrity, Availability and Confidentiality. Those
words can be explained easily, understand easily. But when it comes to working,
those things are quite complex.
II.
When
developing such security system, Developer should always be aware of potential
threats. Most of the times successful attacks were designed and attacked by
looking complete different way of the problem, So the attacker could identify
weak and vulnerable points of security algorithm.
III.
If we lock up security too hard, then
also there will be consequences, such as accessing problems, so it will be a
violation of Availability, and also in fact, Integrity. So the security
developer has to watch both ends, without loosing either. The security mechanism should be complex to
face various attacks, but not to override CIA triad.
IV.
Decide, design and place. We should
exactly know where to place our security program, otherwise both physically and
logically our security mechanism will be vulnerable to third parties, and
attackers.
V.
The most advanced security systems
involve more than one person or one company, and also involves more than single
particular algorithm or protocol. It is a challenge to connect those parties in
a secure way. In purpose of that, Security developers use an encryption key to
authorize the access. For example, if the proper functioning of the security
mechanism requires setting time limits on the transit time of a message from
sender to receiver, then any protocol or network that introduces variable,
unpredictable delays that useless.
VI.
Computer and Network security is commonly
known as an endless struggle between security developer and the attacker. But
the thing is, if the attacker find a single hole in security chain, attacker
can jeopardize the entire security algorithm and, security developer has to
reconstruct all the things again.
VII.
There are some modern trends of
challenges of Computer security;
§ Defense
against botnets
§ Application
software security
§ Web
services security
§ Electronic
payment
§ Electronic
passports
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