THREATS POSED TO COMPUTING DEVICES ON NETWORKS AND THEIR POSSIBLE COUNTERMEASURES.

Abubakar Ibrahim

Computer Science Department

Umaru Ali shinkafi polytechnic, Sokoto

Email: abunbba@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Network security is a very sensitive issue that need to be given attention with the growing menace of cyber crime globally. This paper reviews the threat posed to computing devices on networks. Countermeasures as well as the technical, business, social and political consequences that stem from these threats are also highlighted. The future of network security was also highlighted. In these review different threats posed to the network that have negative impact has been identified and various defense mechanism were discussed. This paper found that businesses and government have been affected seriously by these network threats causing many business to lost millions pounds and reputation as well as preventing government to carry out its functions there by affecting that government politically. It has also heighted that many people social life has been negatively impacted as many people communicate through network. The future of network security is moving from biometric to an immune system that can act collectively to fight against any threats. Some recommendations for the way forward have been advanced.