btec unit 1

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physical barriers
means protection such as locks on doors, or CCTV & even turning computers off at night.
1 of 6
password control of access
a strong password is at least 8 characters and includes uppercase & lowercase letters plus numbers and symbols.
2 of 6
access levels
ensure people only have access to the parts of the system they need. ( staff would also need training before gaining greater access.)
3 of 6
anti- virus software
software that works by scanning your files & then deleting a virus or put safely in quarantine.
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firewall
software that monitors data coming in and out of a network to protect it from viruses, malware and hackers. it pull a "wall" around a network.
5 of 6
encryption
means scrambling data to turn it into a secret code before sending it over a network, or the internet so hackers cant decode & understand it.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

password control of access

Back

a strong password is at least 8 characters and includes uppercase & lowercase letters plus numbers and symbols.

Card 3

Front

access levels

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

anti- virus software

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

firewall

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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