Preventing Threats to our Computers and Network

Preventing Threats to our Computers and Network

1. Anti-Malware

   • quarantine
   • malware scans
   • cure/delete
   • Scans your computer periodically for malware
   • If the anti-malware software finds a virus it quarantines it
   • Anti-malware software protects your computer from malware that can harm your computer or network

2. Encryption

   • cipher key
   • scrambling data
   • A router at home uses encryption for WiFi
   • A padlock on a website tells you that the data is encrypted
   • Encryption scrambles data so that it is unreadable if it is intercepted during transmission

3. Firewall

   • send/receiving data
   • controlling programs
   • Stops unauthorised users from using programs to enter your network
   • Controls which programs can send and receive data out of your computer or network
   • Stops spyware and keylogging from accessing your computer or network

4. Password

   • 2 factor authentication
   • stop unauthorised users
   • number of characters
   • Hackers want to gain unauthorised access because they want your information
   • 2 factor authentication is when there are two steps to log into your account