The internet is awash with many different kinds of threats and for many people, no introduction is required when it comes to the computer and internet threats. Most people have heard about the internet thetas and perhaps out of ignorance do not take any precaution to protect their computers and investments when working on the internet. The web as known today is used to collect, store, distribute information, for commerce, for entertainment and many other different activities. There is also the existence of companies, organizations and individuals making their investment on the internet both in capital and time. Hence the inherent need to employ measures to deal with the internet security threats that face both the businesses and individuals on a daily basis when on the internet.

Let us explore the kind of threats and measures to take when on the internet. The most important facets of security will be those based on the collection of data; personal data and other sensitive data. The business transactions which are common with many online businesses and errors associated with these processes. The businesses demand that a bigger investment is made when instituting security measures to guarantees security. Online businesses need to have protocols to govern the handling and security of sensitive data, infrastructure which includes the network computers and all hardware deemed necessary for data collection and handling.

Other aspects of security are the interactions of clients and servers especially where information access is to be restricted. The deployment of measures such as the encryption and socket layered security come in handy and will be discussed. Basically, the major aspects of security including malware and virus detection and the deployment of firewall will be tackled.

There are security threats which have been here with us and the internet threats continue to evolve and present even greater challenges for businesses. Security concerns continue to grow and they demand greater attention from all parties involved. This last year has seen the identification of malware which has actually baffled the security world owing to the nature of severity and complexity the malware has exhibited. Malware like stuxnet and other malware which has hit the Middle East have just opened a different chapter in internet security. These threats were very complex and their capabilities were phenomenal in the manner in which they could steal and damage data. The new chapter which they opened was that of cyber espionage and state backed cyber attacks.

It should be noted that many security issues are developed as a reactionary measure and hence the source of concern. But besides that, security should be tackled in a manner that prevents cyber attacks and wards off any other security threat. An overview of server security brings out the fact that for security to be guaranteed, then servers should be separated. The web server should be different from any other server. The web server is always a gateway to the internet and as such greater security measures are employed to secure all data held in this server. It is particularly true for online businesses. Before moving away from servers, client security is another aspect to be handled with a lot of security. Client security ensures that information is safeguarded from unauthorized access. Protocols are put in place to dictate the type and amount of data to be accessed.