security

security

1. firewall

   • used to stop data being sent out or received by the computer

2. server

   • is used to share files programs and can also mange the security and logins of the network

3. local area network

   • are computers which are linked together in a small area (e.g. a school)

4. Encryption

   • used to scramble data being sent over a network so that it cant be read unless you have a key

5. user access levels

   • different users have different privileges

6. wide area network

   • Are computers witch are linked together across a larger space (e.g. the internet)

7. passwords

   • is needed to stop another person form logging into your account

8. physical security

   • cant stop unwanted people from accessing the hardware. for example a lock