unit 242
Unit 242
Knowledge Questions
1.1 Describe the security issues that may threaten system performance
Security issues that may threaten system performance could be things such as an unwanted/unauthorized email, which may lead to hackers. Then there is also the possibility of viruses, which will slow down the computer and might enable unwanted access in to private accounts and data.
1.2 Apply a range of security precautions to protect IT systems and data
Security such as anti-virus software can be used to protect the computer and data.
It automatically scans the computer for viruses, Trojans, worms, and spyware on a regular basis. It also protects the computer from suspicious files. Internet security can also be altered if needed. When loading up internet explorer, click on tools and open ‘internet options’ on the drop down menu, select security on the tabs and a box like this will appear:
Here you can alter the level of security you want to set for the internet and block websites that you may feel are inappropriate. You need to protect data with a safe password. A password that includes numbers as well as letters will be a lot safer than just a normal word.
1.3 Describe the threats to system and information security and integrity
Threats to the system and information security can be things such as accidentally deleting a file and unauthorised access which may lead to theft of private details. Hackers and viruses also prove a huge threat to a system.
1.4 Keep information secure and manage personal access to information sources securely
To keep information secure on the computer we have an individual username and also have to create a password that is easy to remember but also difficult for anyone to guess. I use a password that includes letters and numbers and this gets changed every month.
1.5 Describe ways to protect hardware, software and data to minimise security risks
Secure passwords are the best way to protect data. A
Knowledge Questions
1.1 Describe the security issues that may threaten system performance
Security issues that may threaten system performance could be things such as an unwanted/unauthorized email, which may lead to hackers. Then there is also the possibility of viruses, which will slow down the computer and might enable unwanted access in to private accounts and data.
1.2 Apply a range of security precautions to protect IT systems and data
Security such as anti-virus software can be used to protect the computer and data.
It automatically scans the computer for viruses, Trojans, worms, and spyware on a regular basis. It also protects the computer from suspicious files. Internet security can also be altered if needed. When loading up internet explorer, click on tools and open ‘internet options’ on the drop down menu, select security on the tabs and a box like this will appear:
Here you can alter the level of security you want to set for the internet and block websites that you may feel are inappropriate. You need to protect data with a safe password. A password that includes numbers as well as letters will be a lot safer than just a normal word.
1.3 Describe the threats to system and information security and integrity
Threats to the system and information security can be things such as accidentally deleting a file and unauthorised access which may lead to theft of private details. Hackers and viruses also prove a huge threat to a system.
1.4 Keep information secure and manage personal access to information sources securely
To keep information secure on the computer we have an individual username and also have to create a password that is easy to remember but also difficult for anyone to guess. I use a password that includes letters and numbers and this gets changed every month.
1.5 Describe ways to protect hardware, software and data to minimise security risks
Secure passwords are the best way to protect data. A