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Unit 1.6 System Security - Identifying and preventing vulnerablities
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- 1How to identify and prevent: MalwareUsing strong security software
Enabling operating system and security software updates
Being cautious of email attachments
Back-up files regularly - 2How to identify and prevent: PhishingUse strong security software
Raise awareness and block pop up ads
Don't give out personal information. - 3How to identify and prevent: Brute force attacksLock account after 3 password attempts
Create progressive delays so it takes time before retry
Use effective passwords
Challenge response eg. reCAPTCHA - 4How to identify and prevent: Denial of serviceHave a strong Firewall
Have packet filters
Log off and monitor activity on the server
Configure web service - 5How to identify and prevent: Data interception and theftEncrypt and log off
Improve use of passwords
Use network forensics to see where vulnerabilities are - 6How to identify and prevent: SQL InjectionCheck coding regularly for inappropriate coding in the web server
Use database permissions available only to administers
Use penetration testing to hack yourself and see where the vulnerabilities are.
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