6. Policies-security Flashcards
What is Single-factor authentication?
Where the user can obtain access to an account or service using one factor such as a password.
What is Two-factor authentication?
A security method by which users obtain access by providing two separate factors to identify themselves.
Name 3 different types of authentication
- Knowledge factor
- Possession factor
- Biometric factor
What is a Biometric factor?
A human characteristic such as fingerprint, DNA or voice print
What is a Possession factor?
Owning a membership card or mobile phone
What is a Knowledge factor?
knowing a password or a personal identification number (PIN)
Give two benefits of having a two-factor authenticated account
- Greater security than single-factor authentication, which just uses password protection
- Deterrent as hackers are more likely to avoid a two-factor authenticated account
Give two limitations of having a two-factor authenticated account
- Phone or card and reader needed to log on to application
2. Customers dislike having to take more time to add in the extra layer of security
What is a firewall?
Used to prevent unauthorised requests from hackers to gain access to the network or computer systems via the Internet.
What is the definition of hacking ?
Hacking is the practice of breaking into secure computer systems.
What is Spyware?
Programs that run in a computer system to gather information and pass it on to other interested parties.
What is the definition of a virus?
A virus is a program designed to cause damage or corrupt files as it spreads throughout a computer system.
How would the leisure centre use Web monitoring software
Software will be used to filter and block websites that are considered to be unsuitable and unacceptable for members.
What messages would be deemed as Unacceptable behaviour?
- Promote activities that are illegal
- Promote material that is violent, sexually explicit or discriminatory
- Contain material that is obscene, inflammatory or offensive
