Security threats and Controls

Sub-Topics

• Introduction to data security threats and controls
• Security threats and control measures
• Policies and laws governing information security

DATA SECURITY AND CONTROLS (6 LESSONS)

• Definition of data security and privacy
• Security threats and control measures
• Threats e.g.

i) virus

ii) unauthorized access

iii) computer errors and accidents

iv) theft

• Control measures e.g.

i) anti-virus software

ii) password

iii) User access levels

iv) backups

• Computer crimes e.g

i) trespass

ii) hacking

in) tapping

iv) cracking

v) piracy

vi) fraud

vii) sabotage

viii) alteration

• Detection and Protection e.g.

i) audit trail

ii) data encryption

in) log files

iv) firewalls

• Laws governing protection of information systems