Impact of IT on Data Handling Flashcards
Name 3 Potential threats
- Threats to hardware
- Threats to software and Data
- Unauthorised Access
3 threat to hardware
Theft
Damage to equipment
Disasters
3 Threats to software and Data
Theft
Damage to hard drive
Corrupt file
2 unathorised Access threats
Employees whom dont have access to sensitive information
Visitors
5 Measures to minimise the risk off a Physical Threat
- Buildings have secure locks and alarms
- Keeping accurate inventory
- Use cameras to monitor
- Have fire fighting equipment
- Ensure the business has insurance
Name the 6 Things that Minimise he risk to software and data keeping
- Access levels
- Passwords
- Encyryption
- Firewalls
- Antivirus software
- Company Policies.
Describe Access levels
Staff should have different access rights to diferent folders.
Describe Encryption
Encyrypting a file is an added layer of Security which means the file cant be read without he correct passphrase.
Describe a Firewall
Software which sits between the internet and the network. It analyses the incoming and outgoing traffic and trys to intercept threats .
Describe a Anti virus software
Prevents dangerous programs from being installed.
3 Things
How are Paper based files kept secure?
- Locked in a cabnited or a restricted Area
- Ensure any files are put away a the end of the day and are not laying around
- Any infromation that is no longor needed must be shredded.
2 consequenes of Data security breach
- Personal data may be in hands of criminals
- Organisations will recieve bad publicity
Advantages & Disadvantages of Networks
Advantages
1. Organisations save money on equipment
2. Cuts costs
3. Simpleer to back up one large server than each indivual computer
4. Easier to monitor a network than individual computers
Disadvantages
1. Intial costs are high and so ar maintenance costs
2. Staff may need to be trained
3. Viruses can affect whole server
4. Easier for hackers to gain access.
