1.4 - network security Flashcards
1
Q
what is social engineering and how do you stop it
A
socially getting data from someone (e.g. scams like phishing), user access levels, knowledge
2
Q
what is data interception and how do you stop it
A
data being intercepted when being transmitted, encryption
3
Q
what is malware and how do you stop it
A
software that steals, alters or deletes data, anti-malware software, firewalls
4
Q
what is brute force and how do you stop it
A
guessing a password by trying every combination, strong passwords
5
Q
what is DOS (denial of service) and how do you stop it
A
overloading a website with requests
6
Q
what is SQL injection and how do you stop it
A
hacking by inputting code into password fields, penetration testing
