1.4 - Network Security
1.4 - Network Security
This unit covers what threats there are to a network and how we can try to avoid them happening or limit the damage they do.
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1.4.1 - Threats to computer systems and networks
Forms of attack:
Malware
Social engineering, e.g. phishing, people as the 'weak point'
Brute-force attacks
Denial of service attack
Data interception of theft
The concept of SQL injection
1.4.2 - Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities
Common prevention methods:
Penetration testing
Anti-malware software
Firewalls
User access levels
Passwords
Encryption
Physical security
1.4.1 Networks and topologies:
Test revision material
In a Nutshell - This is where is go through everything in the unit in an easy to digest video
Questions Video - Here is me answering some sample questions and similar ones will appear in the exam.
1.4.2 Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers:
Test revision material
In a Nutshell - This is where is go through everything in the unit in an easy to digest video
Questions Video - Here is me answering some sample questions and similar ones will appear in the exam.
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