threats to data (prevention methods) chp14 (finished)

threats to data (prevention methods) chp14 (finished)

1. Physical Barriers: turning off computers and locking offi ces when the systems are unattended to prevent damage by people & the enviroment

2. Using Passwords: Passwords are sequences of characters, known only to the computer user, which allow access to a computer, network or application.

3. Access Levels: These can be set up to allow individuals to have access to only specific levels of an application

4. Anti-Virus Software: This is set up to intercept computer viruses before they can become resident on the computer

5. Firewalls: This is a piece of software that monitors all data arriving at your computer from the internet