Security Risks In A Network - Edexcel ICT Unit 1

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Security risks in a network

When you connect to a computer netowrk there are security risks to be aware of. You need to know about the digital security risks and how to reduce and overcome them.

Remote Access

When you connect a computer to a network it is visible to all other computers on the network. When you connect ot the Internet your computer is visible to billions of computers around the world. You can prevent remote access to your computer with a firewall.

A firewall is a software that permits or blocks connection between your computer and other computers on the network according to the rules you have set. A firewall is not enough on its own because some malware, such as a virus, works by shutting down your firewall.]A virus is a program designed to cause other computer programs to malfunction or stop working. Viruses can replicate themselves

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