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- 1Network PoliciesAcceptable Use Policy (AUP)
States how the network may be used – what is and is not acceptable.
Archiving
Networks often have to store a lot of data. A good archiving strategy takes old, non-essential data and puts it somewhere safe. - 2Malwareprogram or file that is harmful to a computer user. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses and spyware. They can perform a variety of things like stealing, encrypting or deleting sensitive data, monitoring users' computer activity without their permission.
- 3Phishingattempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and money), often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy person in an electronic communication(phone/email).
- 4Social EngineeringGaining access to buildings systems or buildings by using human psychology instead of technical hacking techniques.
- 5Brute Force Attackstrial-and-error method used to obtain information such as a user password or personal identification number. Automated software is used to generate a large number of consecutive guesses
- 6How does penetration testing help secure the telecommunication company's computer network?
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