Network security

Network security

1. Fire wall

   • A fire wall is some thing that ciontrols witch programs can send and receive data packets
     • Prevents harmfuldata entering your computer
       • Used to help protect a computer network from intruders
         • Controls which programs can send and receive data packets
           • Used when program is trying to connect to another network
             • Firewall is transmitting data out side of the network
               • we need firewall because if we dont then people can get in to your computer system and hack all of your stuff and sitll all of your data and information and can still all your passwords

2. Anti malware

   • Scans the computer periodically
     • Quarantines any programs or files witch are harmful
       • Should be used when downloading new soft wear from the internet
         • Protect against malicious soft ware
           • Need updates regularly to make sure that it knows the latest threats
             • Should be used on email attachments and downloads

3. Passwords

   • A password is a phrase or words
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       • we need passwords to keep all of our information safe
         • your passwords are the most common why to prove your identity
           • when you use your passwords to get in to your email and websites
             • we have passwords to keep our data packets safe and all our information safe from intruders

4. Encryption

   • used to scramble data being sent over a network so that it cant be read unless you have the key
     • Encryption is a way of keeping your data safe and confidential as it is sent over the internet
       • When ever you send personal information across the internet

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