5 - Keeping data safe & secure Flashcards
1
Q
What are backups?
A
Copies of data and programs kept in case data is lost
2
Q
What procedures must take place before backups can be done?
A
Specify:
- who monitors backups
- how often they are done
- what software is used
- where the copies are kept
- how data can be recovered
3
Q
What are archives?
A
Files that are stored off site on removable media as they aren’t needed immediately
4
Q
What are some examples of removable media?
A
- Magnetic hard disk drives
- Magnetic tape
- Flash drives
- Memory sticks
5
Q
What are some ways to protect data?
A
- Staff training
- Fire alarms
- Safe wiring
- Backup power
- Firewall
- CCTV
- Antivirus
- Encryption
- Access rights
6
Q
What is a firewall?
A
Firewalls filter and hold off unwanted data until it can be recognised
7
Q
What are viruses?
A
Damaging software that delete programs, use up resources and/or collect private info
8
Q
How can we protect against viruses?
A
- Use virus scanners
- Update new virus definitions
- Only open trustworthy messages
- Don’t download illegal software
