Network Security

Network Security

1. Password

   • Alpha Numeric Mix
     • A password must be made up of a range of letters, numbers and symbols
   • Under 12 6 plus charcters
   • Over 12 8 plus characters

2. Anti-Virus

   • Scans the computer periodically
   • Quarantines any programs or files that are harmful
   • protects from malicious software
   • should be used on email attachments
     • needs to be updated regularly to know the latest threats
   • should be used when downloading new software from the internet

3. Encryption

   • Encryption is when you have power on your device and you have an numeric pin.
   • you encrypt a message if you don't want someone to know something.
   • You encrypt a message by using a cipher
   • You decrypt a message by using a key.

4. Firewall

   • Prevents harmful data entering your computer
   • controls what programs can send and receive data packets
   • helps protect a computer networks from intruders
   • used when program is trying to connect to another network