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Definition of Computer security
1. Noun. A branch of information security applied to both theoretical and actual computer systems. ¹
2. Noun. A branch of computer science that addresses enforcement of 'secure' behavior on the operation of computers. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Computer security
1. Protective measures against unauthorised access to or interference with computer operating systems, telecommunications, or data structures, especially the modification, deletion, destruction, or release of data in computers. It includes methods of forestalling interference by computer viruses or so-called computer hackers aiming to compromise stored data. (12 Dec 1998)