Flashcards
Keeping data safe and secure
Cards in this deck (11)
- 1BackupA copy of files stored away from the computer.
- 2ArchiveFiles that are no longer used but kept for references such as tax records.
- 3UsernameUsed to idenitfy the user
- 4Passwordused to verify the user is who they say they are.
- 5Encryptionmakes data unreadable by scrambling it.
- 6Firewallis used to prevent unauthorised requests from hackers to gain access to the network or computer systems via the Internet.
- 7MalwareMalicious software - designed to cause damage to computer systems
- 8VirusesA program designed to cause damage to a computer system
- 9HackingBreaking into a computer system without permission.
- 10Anti-virus softwarethis software searches the computer system for viruses and deletes them once detected
- 11Spywareprograms that run in a computer system to gather information and pass it on to other interested parties.