Paper 1: Network Threats and Security Flashcards
What is Malware?
Software that damages or deletes data.
Malware and virus are often used interchangeably.
How do you prevent Malware?
Use Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware software.
What is Phishing?
Email that pretends to be a genuine company to deceive users into providing personal details.
How do you prevent Phishing?
Use a spam filter.
What is Social Engineering?
A form of attack that tricks or manipulates people into giving away critical information.
How do you prevent Social Engineering attacks?
User training to avoid clicking on suspicious emails.
What are Brute Force Attacks?
A program attempting all possible password combinations.
How do you prevent Brute Force Attacks?
Use strong passwords, set a number of password attempts, and implement a firewall.
What are Denial of Service Attacks (DOS)?
Attacks that flood the network with useless traffic, making it slow or inaccessible.
How do you prevent Denial of Service Attacks?
Use a firewall.
What is Data Interception & Theft?
Data transmission being read by an unauthorized user or program.
How do you prevent Data Interception & Theft?
Use encryption.
What is SQL Injection?
SQL code inputted as data, potentially causing errors or unintended operations.
How do you prevent SQL Injection?
Use a firewall.
What is Penetration Testing?
Deliberate attempts to hack into a network to identify and correct weaknesses.
What is Network Forensics?
Investigation into data to determine why an attack occurred.
What are Network Policies?
A set of rules and procedures designed to prevent vulnerabilities.
What is Anti-Malware Software?
Software designed to prevent malicious software from damaging a computer.
What are Firewalls?
Hardware or software that prevents unauthorized access to a network.
What are User Access Levels?
Settings that control who can access a network and what they can see.
What is Encryption?
A method used to scramble data sent over a network to protect it from being read.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a set of letters, characters, and numbers that helps prevent unauthorized access.
password
