Learning Aim D: Protecting Data and Information

Learning Aim D: Protecting Data and Information

1. Threats to data, information and systems

   • Viruses
     • Malware
     • Spyware
   • Hackers. Unauthorised access to digital material
   • Phishing
   • Accidental damage

2. Protecting data

   • Techniques to protect data
     • File permissions
     • Access Levels
     • Back up and recovery
     • Passwords
     • Physical Access Controls
     • Digital Certs
     • Protocols
     • Antivirus
       • Real-time scanning
       • Deep or full scan
       • Heuristic analysis
       • Virus detection database
     • Firewalls
       • Router
     • Stored
       • Encription
     • Legislation
       • DPA
         • GDPR
       • CMA
       • FOIA
       • ICO