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Types of Attack
Cards in this deck (5)
- 1ActiveWhen a network is attacked with a planned attack, such as trying to hack a network. Prevented by a firewall.
- 2PassiveWhen data being transmitted around a network is monitored. Trying to find any personal or sensitive data. Prevented with data encryption.
- 3DistributionWhen someone knows a back door into the network from manufacture. Solved by using trusted software from reputable manufacturers.
- 4InsiderWhen someone who works for an organisation abuses their access to a network in order to steal personal or sensitive info. Prevented using layers of security for confidential info.
- 5Close-inWhen an attacker is very close to the system they are trying to attack. Prevented by putting locks on doors of sensitive systems when not in use.
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- GCSE Computing Flashcards on Types of Attack, created by William Parkes on 13/09/2019.
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