Protecting Data: Tools And Techniques - Content

Question 1

What are some techniques for protecting data?

Answer 1

-File permissions and access levels (ensure access is restricted)

-protocols (define data transfer processes to ensure security)

-digital certificates (secure data transfer using public key encryption)

-physical access control (prevent unauthorised access using locks/biometrics)

-passwords
-backup and recovery procedures

Question 2

What are the three tools for protecting data?

Answer 2

-antivirus software
-firewalls
-encryption

Question 3

Why do we use encryption?

Answer 3

So that anyone who gains access to our system cannot read out stored data.