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{{Computer security}}

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'''Security software''' is a generic term referring to any [[computer program]] or [[library (computing)|library]] whose purpose is to (help to) secure a [[computer system]] or a [[computer network]].

'''Security software''' broadly describes any [[computer program]] designed to enhance [[information security]].

Types of security software include:

The defense of computers against intrusion and unauthorized use of [[Resource (computer science)|resources]] is is called ''[[computer security]]''. Similarly, the defense of [[computer network]]s is called ''[[network security]]''.

==Types of security software include:==

* [[Access control]]

* [[Anti -keylogger]]s

* [[Anti-spyware]] software

* [[Anti-spam techniques|AntiSpamsubversion software]]

* [[Anti-Tampertamper Softwaresoftware]]

* [[Antivirus software]]

* [[Anti keylogger]]

* [[Anti-spyware]] software

* [[Anti-Subversion Software]]

* [[Anti-Tamper Software]]

* [[Anti-spam techniques|AntiSpam software]]

* [[Anti-spam appliances|AntiSpam appliances]]

* [[Cryptographic software]]

* [[Discretionary Access Control]] software

* [[Firewall (computing)|Firewall]]

* [[Internet Security]]

* [[Intrusion detection system]] (IDS)

* [[Intrusion prevention systemssystem]] (IPS)

* [[Sandbox (computer security)|Sandbox]]

* Any other Operating System security feature

==See also==

* [[Computer insecurity]]

* [[Data security]]

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