System Security

System Security

1. Malware

   • Viruses
     • Programs hidden within other files that replicate themselves
   • Worms
     • Similar to a virus however they can spread through a network
   • Trojan
     • Programs the try to be legitimate but are really malware
   • Spyware
     • Programs that monitor the users activity and save information
   • Ransomware
     • Programs the try to blackmail a user into paying the hacker

2. Preventing Vulnerabilities

   • Network Policies
   • User Access Levels
   • Encryption
   • Firewalls
   • Anti-Malware Software

3. Threats

   • Phishing
     • Emails that try to trick users into giving away personal details
   • Brute Force Attacks
     • a program is used to find a password by trying all possible combinations
   • Denial of Service
   • Data Interpretation and Theft
   • SQL Injection
   • Poor Network Policies

4. Identifying Vulnerabilities

   • Penetration Testing
   • Network Forensics
   • Anti-Malware Software