Data protection issues - created from Mind Map

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How to protect data from accidental destruction

Train users - so they are less likely to make mistakes

Ensure back up copies are kept - as data can be recovered that way

Thoroughly test software - to avoid system crashes which can lose data

How to protect data from deliberate destruction

Use firewalls to prevent hackers - a firewall can be hardware software or both

To protect against disgruntled employees destroying data - Ensure you carefully select staff and if they leave, they should not be allowed to work there notice

Virus attack - Install virus checking software and scan regularly

What a firewall does

Looks at the data coming in from the internet

If it is allowable it lets it through

If it is not it rejects it

In this way it stops hackers

Viruses

Virus scanning software check your system for viruses, it should be used regularly

Do not use/open email files attachment unless you know who they are from

Do not load illegal software game/music as these often contain viruses

Protecting data from unauthorised access

Use usernames and passwords

Use encryption when data is stored and transmitted

Users must remember to log off when they are away from there computers

Ecryption

Scrambles data before sending or storing it

Used when banking or credit card details are sent over the internet

If data is intercepted or stolen it cannot be understood

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