Data Security

Question 1

List some of the consequences of data loss for a business. (p. 290)

Answer 1

• Penalties or prosecution.
• Income loss.
• Expose trade secrets to competitors.

Question 2

List four different ways to physically protect data. (p. 290)

Answer 2

• Securely store laptops and tablets when not in use.
• Lock doors and windows to prevent hardware theft.
• Power off desktop computers when not in use.
• Limit access to trusted individuals

Question 3

List four different ways to limit threats to software. (p. 290)

Answer 3

• Virus - Prioritize safe downloads and scan for viruses.
• Worm - Use firewalls to monitor and block suspicious program activity.
• Trojan horse - Train users to spot unusual requests and use firewalls for detection.
• Spyware - Carefully review terms when downloading free software and consult spyware information sites.

Question 4

Describe the three different ways to backup files. (p. 290)

Answer 4

• Full backup: Copies all device files, done periodically.
• Differential backup: Copies changed files since last full backup.
• Incremental backup: Copies only the data that has changed since the last backup.