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BTEC Level 3 in IT - UNIT 1 - Information Technology Systems > Protecting Data and Information > Flashcards

Protecting Data and Information Flashcards

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Access Levels

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Different levels of permissions that determine the actions a user can perform within a system or on specific data.

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Access Rights

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Permissions granted to users, specifying what actions they can perform on a computer system or specific files.

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Accidental Damage

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Unintentional harm or destruction to computer hardware, software, or data.

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Accidental Loss

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Unintended misplacement or deletion of data or files.

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Anti-Virus Software

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Programs designed to detect, prevent, and remove computer viruses and other malicious software.

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Backup and Recovery Procedures

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Plans and processes for regularly saving and restoring data to prevent loss in case of system failure or data corruption.

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CAPTCHA

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A security feature that requires users to complete a task to prove they are human and not a computer program.

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Chip & PIN

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A security feature for credit and debit cards that requires users to input a personal identification number (PIN) along with a chip in the card.

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Contactless

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A technology that enables transactions or data exchange by bringing devices close together without physical contact.

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Cracking

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Unauthorized attempts to bypass security measures, often associated with attempting to obtain passwords.

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Data Controller

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An entity or individual responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data.

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Data Integrity

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The accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data throughout its lifecycle.

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Data Security

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Measures taken to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

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Data Subject

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An individual to whom personal data relates.

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Data User

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An entity or individual that uses or processes data, often subject to data protection regulations.

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Denial of Service Attack

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An attempt to make a computer or network unavailable to its intended users by overwhelming it with traffic or requests.

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Digital Certificate

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A digital document that verifies the identity of a website or individual and facilitates secure communication.

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Disaster Recovery Plan

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Procedures and strategies to recover and resume operations in the event of a catastrophic event or data loss.

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Encryption

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The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

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File Permissions

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Settings that determine who can access or modify files on a computer system.

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Firewall

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A security barrier that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

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Format Check

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Verifying that data is in the correct format, preventing errors or inconsistencies.

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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A set of regulations designed to protect the privacy and personal data of individuals in the European Union.

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Hacking

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Unauthorized access, manipulation, or exploitation of computer systems or networks.

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Hashing

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Converting data into a fixed-size string of characters, often used for data verification and security purposes.

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Identity Fraud

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Unauthorized use of someone else’s personal information for fraudulent purposes.

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Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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The UK’s independent authority that upholds information rights and promotes data privacy.

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Internet Bot

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Automated software designed to perform tasks on the internet, both legitimate and malicious.

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Length Check

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Verifying that data meets specified length requirements, preventing errors or inconsistencies.

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MAC Address

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Media Access Control address, a unique identifier assigned to a network interface for communication.

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Malware

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Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computer systems or data.

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Man in the Middle Attack

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A security breach where an attacker intercepts and possibly alters the communication between two parties.

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Name Generator Attack

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A type of cyber attack that exploits automated processes using randomly generated names.

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Passwords

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Secret combinations of characters used to access computer systems or accounts.

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Phishing

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Attempting to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.

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Physical Access Control

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Measures to restrict physical access to computer systems or data storage areas.

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Port

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A communication endpoint in a computer network, allowing data to be sent and received.

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Presence Check

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Verifying that required data or fields are filled or present.

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Private Key Encryption

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Encryption method that uses a private key to encrypt and decrypt data, ensuring secure communication.

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Protocol

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A set of rules governing how data is transmitted between devices in a network.

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Public Key Encryption

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Encryption method that uses a pair of public and private keys for secure communication.

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Quarantine

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Isolating or containing potentially harmful files or software to prevent them from causing harm.

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Range Check

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Verifying that data falls within specified numerical ranges, preventing errors or inconsistencies.

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Ransomware

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Malicious software that encrypts a user’s files and demands payment for their release.

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Real-Time Scanning

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Continuous scanning for viruses or malware as files are accessed or modified in real-time.

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Shouldering

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Unauthorized individuals observing or obtaining sensitive information by looking over someone’s shoulder.

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Spyware

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Software designed to secretly collect information about a user’s activities without their knowledge.

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Trojan

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Malicious software disguised as legitimate software to deceive users into unknowingly installing it.

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Type Check

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Verifying that data is of the expected type, preventing errors or inconsistencies.

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Virus Definition

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A database of known virus characteristics used by antivirus software to detect and remove threats.

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Viruses

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Self-replicating and harmful software that infects other programs and can cause damage to computer systems.

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Worm

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A type of self-replicating malware that spreads across computer networks without user interaction.

BTEC Level 3 in IT - UNIT 1 - Information Technology Systems (4 decks)

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