Accounting and Tracking in Computer Systems

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture notes regarding IT systems, accounting, and tracking user actions within computer systems.

Goal of IT System Settings

Allow workers to perform their tasks without needing help from the IT department, while keeping the computer system secure.

Accounting in IT Security

The process of documenting user actions on a computer system to track and monitor authorized usage.

Tracking Unauthorized Use

Alerting when there is detection or an attempt of unauthorized use of resources.

Events Recorded in Accounting

Includes sign-on attempts, software usage, file modifications, log-in time, and programs or files accessed.

Windows Event Viewer

A tool that displays many accounting functions of a computer system, logging various events and user actions.

Importance of Accounting

Helps in keeping track of computer systems, users of the system, and remote connections.

Example of Resources Tracked

Could include databases, programs, and history of websites visited.