OCR computer science

OCR computer science

1. Network security

   • Forms of attack
     • Brute force attack
     • Data theft
     • Virus
     • Phishing
     • Social engineering
     • Malware
     • DOS attack
   • Prevention methods
     • Anti-virus
     • Education about risks
     • Encryption
     • Re-captcha
     • Lock out methods
     • Strong passwords
     • Physical protection
     • Penetration testing

2. LAN

   • Over a small geographical area, eg, building, house
   • Specific hardware
     • Router
       • Connects the devices in the LAN to the internet
       • Connects different networks including the lan to the network
     • Network interface card
       • Internal component of a computer that allows it to connect to the network
     • Cables
     • Switch

3. Peer to peer models