LO5 - Digital Security:

Question 1

What are Firewalls?

Answer 1

Firewalls prevent unauthorised access to or from a network. Firewalls filter through data packets and block anything that is identified as harmful.

Question 2

What is Encryption?

Answer 2

Encryption is the conversion of data into an unreadable format (ciphertext), so it cannot be understood if intercepted by unauthorised personnel.

Question 3

What is Anti-Malware?

Answer 3

Anti-malware is antivirus software which completes detailed scans of a system and removes viruses malware.