COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY
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Files
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The entire computer
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Databases
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Some files only.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What are four reasons why an attacker might want to target an organisation’s database with an SQL injection?-Destroy data.-Take control of data.-Access financial data.
Detailed explanation-2: -Data Protection Act 2018 Section 170: Creates an offence of the deliberate or reckless obtaining, disclosing, procuring and retention of personal data without the consent of the data controller.
Detailed explanation-3: -Firewalls: Firewalls are software or hardware devices that act as a barrier between a computer or network and the internet. They block incoming traffic that does not meet predetermined security criteria, and organizations can also configure them to allow only specific types of traffic through.
Detailed explanation-4: -Social engineering is the tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.