Security Of ICT Systems
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lukewatts1 on May 22, 2012
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Unit 317
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Name two types of a security breach | Hackers Virus |
| How to monitor security procedures | CCTV |
| Name a method of providing physical security | Biometric secuirty |
| What is a dictionary attack | using key words about the individual to crack passwords |
| what is social engineering? | Social engineering, in the context of security, is understood to mean the art of manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information |
| Basic user security when using various logins | never use the same password twice and change passwords on a regular basis and use upper and lower case |
| Name three Biometric devices | Eye Retiner detection Finger Print Reader DNA detector |
| What is spyware? | software that is designed to steal your data and forward it to a third party without your consent or knowledge. |
| What is a Keylogger? | These are programs which record key presses (i.e. what a user types on the keyboard) and can be used by a hacker to obtain confidential data (login details, passwords, credit card numbers, PINs, etc.). |
| What is PHISHING? | Phishing is a very specific type of cybercrime designed to trick you into disclosing personal financial details. Cybercriminals create a fake website that looks just like a bank's website (or any other web site where online financial transactions are conducted e.g. eBay). |
| What is Adware? | Adware is the general term applied to programs that either launch advertisements (often pop-up banners) or re-direct search results to promotional web sites. Adware is often built into freeware or shareware programs: if you download a freeware program, the adware is installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. |
| What is a ROOT KIT | This term describes a collection of programs used by a hacker to evade detection while trying to gain unauthorized access to a computer. |
| What is a Virus | A virus is a program that replicates, i.e. it spreads from file to file on your system and from PC to PC. |
| What is a Worm | Worms are generally considered to be a subset of viruses, but with certain key differences. A worm is a computer program that replicates, but does not infect other files. Instead, it installs itself once on a computer and then looks for a way to spread to other computers. |
| What to do once security has been compromised | turn off , disconnect ethernet lead and turn off wifi change passwords , run anti-virus. |
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