Network Security

Network Security

1. Passwords

   • There should be a mix of letters and numbers.
   • there should be a maxium of 10 characters.
   • There shouldn't be a rhythm/Pattern so your account don't get hacked.
   • A password is to stop unathorused

2. Fire wall

   • Prevents harmful data entering your computer.
   • Used to help protect a computer network from intruders.
   • Used when program is trying to connect to another network.
   • Controls when program is trying to connect network.

3. Antie-Virus

   • Anti virus needs to be up to date/scanning your computer regularly to check for malware
   • Prevents Harmful data entering your computer,
   • Used to help protect a computer from an intruders.
   • The consequences for not using anti-virus if one PC gets a virus all the other Pc's gets a virus.

4. Encryption

   • You need a key to decrypt a message.
   • You need a Cipher to encrypt the message.
   • You can use WhatsApp for encryption.