Topic 26 - Protecting data: tools and techniques Flashcards
Why are tools and techniques used?
- There are many tools and techniques we can use for protecting data stored and transferred using IT systems.
What are software and hardware used?
- Software and hardware tools are one important approach, as well as techniques and processes
What are the techniques used for promoting data?
(Techniques for protecting data)
- Back and recovery procedures
- Passwords
- Physical access control
- Digital certificates
- Protocols
- File permission and access levels
What does Back and recovery procedures ensure?
(Techniques for protecting data)
Back and recovery procedures - Ensure that data can be recovered following any loss of data
What are Passwords?
(Techniques for protecting data)
Passwords - Limit access by ensuring users keep a secure password to access system
What does Physical access control prevent?
(Techniques for protecting data)
Physical access control - Prevent unauthorised access using locks, biometrics, etc.
What does Digital certificates allow?
(Techniques for protecting data)
Digital certificates - Allow secure data transfer using public key encryption
What does Protocols mean?
(Techniques for protecting data)
Protocols - Define data transfer processes to ensure secure transfer
What Protocols File permission and access levels ensure?
(Techniques for protecting data)
File permission and access levels - Ensure access is restricted to those who need it
What does Biometric authentication identify?
(Techniques for protecting data)
Biometric authentication - identifies individual’s unique fingerprint patterns
What are the 3 tools for protecting data?
(Tools for protecting data)
- Antivirus Software
- Firewalls
- Encryption
What is the description of Antivirus Software?
(Tools for protecting data)
Detects and removes viruses and other malware from a computer systems
What is the reason for using Antivirus Software?
(Tools for protecting data)
Protects systems from all forms of malware
What do you need to be aware of when using Antivirus Software?
(Tools for protecting data)
Must be regularly updated new viruses are created regularly.
What is the description of Firewalls?
(Tools for protecting data)
Monitors network traffic into and out of an IT system; block suspicious traffic to prevent unauthorised access