Section 2.8 Availability Flashcards
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Availability
Section 2: Fundamentals of security
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Information, systems and resources are accesisble and operatonal when needed by authorsied users
2
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3 main reasons
Why is Availability important?
Section 2: Fundamentals fo security
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- Business continuity
- Maintain customer trust
- Uphold organisations reputation
3
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When hear availabity you must think of…
What is the best strategy to overcome Availability issues?
Section 2: Fundamentals fo security
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REDUNDANCY
4
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Redundancy
Section 2: Fundamentals of security
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Duplication of critical components or functions of a system with the intetion of enhancing its reliability
5
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4 redundancy considerations when desiging systems/networks
Various types of Redundancy
SNDP
Section 2: Fundamentals fo security
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- Server Redundancy: Using multiple servers in a load balanced or failover configuration so if one fails the others can take over and continue working
- Network Redundancy: If network paths fail the data can still travel through other routes
- Data Redundancy: Storing data in multiple places
- Power Redundancy: Using backup power sources like genrators and UPS systems
