1_Computer Security

1_Computer Security

1. What does encryption do?

   • Encryption helps you send text to people without

2. Firewall

   • Protects computers from intruders.
   • Makes sure that data packets are safe to send.
   • Controls which programs can send receive data packets.
   • Should be used on email attachments and downloads.
   • Used when a program is trying to connect to another network.
   • Prevents harmful data from entering your computer.

3. Anti-Virus

   • Scans your computer for malicious software.

4. Passwords

   • You need a secure password otherwise you will have your personal data at risk.