And security is optional?

Just to see in the computer books section of the fnac, we distinguish clearly at the forefront all kinds of books on programming languages ​​and other "how to use Windows." Then, all the way down to the end of the hiding place and near the door, there are books on computer security.

As if, and indeed it is often the case, only a few people considered elitist for some or nerds for others, are interested.

The problem is that security concerns everyone ...

Security at home

Security in individuals is quite simple: it is essentially learned by the media. Some surveys or reports open the eyes of many people. A sensitization unfortunately still too weak that should be strengthened. Internet resources are also very effective at learning computer security, and I hope this blog contributes a lot.

Here is the typical situation:

As a non-sensitized individual, we are afraid of computer viruses. We do not know what it is, we do not know how they get there, but we know that they can enter the computer quite easily. We are also afraid for our data online, we say that hackers are everywhere and can do everything, know everything about us.

Awareness and learning of computer security will recalibrate these thoughts and be much more serene online.

Computer security at the University

Another important point to raise is learning and awareness of computer security in computer schools.

At the time of writing this article, I am about to complete my computer science degree and we have not had a single little security awareness .

Nothing to be expected for the few Masters offered. In fact, only a master or two specialized in computer security are available here and there in France.

Again this is a form of option.

You are interested in safety or you do not care, as you want, you put your belt in the car or not, as you want.

Yes it's a pity, and not only a pity for those who are interested in a minimum, but especially for the average user who will only pay attention to the day or the damage will be done. And it will happen. And it will be too late.

Update a few years later : it seems that more and more companies and schools are finally focusing their services on computer security, and it was time . This awareness of computer security is still too weak, throughout my university career until the end of my studies, I had a quick course on the security of systems and networks.