security methods Flashcards
what are the two methods of security?
physical and digital
give examples of physical security
shredding, locks, biometrics, RFID and tokens.
what is RFID?
a type of wireless technology used to identify objects or people
what is a token?
it is a key card that allows certain people to have access to doors that require authorisation.
give examples of digital security
anti-virus, firewalls, username/password, permissions
what is a firewall?
filters the data that comes through the computer. hardware and software.
what is a permission?
some operating systems allow control over who can view, modify or execute files.
what are the threats to data?
phishing, hacking, virus, trojan, interception, data theft and social engineering.