Keeping Data Safe Flashcards
1
Q
Anti-Malware
A
- Anti-Virus
- Anti-Spyware removes illagally installed spyware
2
Q
Authentication
A
Proving user
* Pin, 2 factor, biometrics
3
Q
Strong Passwords
A
Letters, Numbers, Characters
* C,2,@
4
Q
Biometrics
A
Unique Characteristics of a Human
* Fingerprint (Unique Ridges and Vallyes)
* Retina (Infared light scans unique pattern of blood vessels)
* Face
* Voice
5
Q
Automatic Software Update
A
Patches to improve Software Security
6
Q
Proxy Servers
A
- Internet traffic is filtered
- IP addresses are kept secret
- Checks on Internet traffic validity and allows access
- Block requests from certain IP addresses
- Acts as a Body guard between user and webserver
7
Q
Privacy Settings
A
- Do not track
- Checks if payment methods have been saved on websites
- Safer Browsing
8
Q
SSL
A
Secure Sockets Layer
* Type of secure protocol
* Encrypts data, only users computer and webserver can decipher
9
Q
SSL Certificate
A
Digital certificate used to authenticate websites
* Online banking
* Online Shoping
* Emails
* Cloud Storage facilities
