C5.4 5.5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is RFID
A
A device that uses electromagnetic fields to attach tags to physical items.
2
Q
What are locks
A
Something that can prevent access to server rooms or sensitive data stores
3
Q
What are biometrics
A
A device that requires human characteristics
4
Q
What are usernames and passwords
A
Set of values that allow access into a system
5
Q
What is anti malware
A
Software that scans a system and removes viruses
6
Q
What is a firewall
A
Layer of security that prevents unauthorised access to or from a network
7
Q
What is encryption
A
The conversion of data into an unreadable form so it cannot be understood
