Threats To Data

Threats To Data

1. Types Of Threats

   • Virus
     • Software designed to harm IT system
   • Hackers
     • Anyone who accesses an IT system with no permission
   • Phising
     • Fraudulently trying to gain information
   • Accidental Damage
     • Accidental lose of data

2. Impact Of Threats To Data

   • Personal Information could be exposed or lost.
   • Costs you money to get an IT expert in to fix your issue.
   • Virus' can corrupt data.

3. What Puts You At Risk?

   • Obvious Password
   • Disclosing password to other users
   • Leaving devices open to other users
   • Using the same log in as multiple accounts.
   • Globally posting information
   • Using personal devices for business operations.

4. Laws

   • Data protection act 1998
   • Computer misuse act 1990
   • Freedom of information act 2000