Network Security

Question 1

What is cyber security?

Answer 1

The set of measures taken to protect a computer from harm to its data and software. It also includes the protection of computer networks from unauthorised access

Question 2

What is a cyber attack?

Answer 2

An attempt to gain unauthorised access to, or control of, a computer and the network to which it is connected

Question 3

What are 5 reasons to have cyber security in place?

Answer 3

Data loss
Legal Obligations
Data theft
Data changes
Confidential data

Question 4

Why was the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) set up?

Answer 4

To ensure organisations comply with the Data Protection Act