What are 4 security measures that can be implemented to restrict access to a computer? 1. Something the user knows 2. Something the user has 3. Something the user is 4. Something the user does
What advantage does a wired network have over a wireless network in terms of security?
The advantage that a wired network has over a wireless is that they do not have to worry about the network working properly and taking the time to troubleshoot.
What is WPA and how can it help your wireless network’s security?
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a secure network versus the WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy). It supports a key length from 8 up to 63 alphanumeric characters or 64 hex characters, and supports the use of a RADIUS authentication server in corporate environments.
What is the difference between a MAC address and an SSID? It is the serial number of the device and an SSID is the ID for your WIFI connection.
Write a complex password and explain why it is a good password. d@wu4bw is a good password because it is 7 characteristics, there isn’t a word in this password, and it has a special character in the password and has a number.
What is the purpose of a firewall? It is to protect in bound threats or against unauthorized inbound and outbound traffic.
Describe each of the following malware.
Spyware- Software that spies on system activities and transmits details of Web searches or other activities to remote computers.
Adware-Software that displays pop-up ads and banners related to your Web searches and activities.
Rootkits- A concealment method used by many types of malware to prevent detection by normal antivirus and anti-malware programs.
Trojan horse – Programs that purport to be useful utilities or file converters, but actually install various types of harmful programs on your computer, including spyware, remote access, and rootkits.
Find information on a malware. Site your resource.
What does the malware do? (http://www.techterms.com/definition/malware) Its software programs designed to damage or do other unwanted actions on a computer system.
How does the malware get on your PC? (http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/2998/how-does-spyware-malware-or-crapware-get-on-my-computer) When you go to untrusted websites the malware downloads on your computer.
What operating systems or computer systems does the malware affect? (http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/malware) Malware can disrupt your work or the normal operations of the system by causing a denial of service, corrupting data, taking up system resources and consuming network bandwidth. In addition, your computer may not shut down or restart.
How do you detect and clean the malware off your computer? (http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/malware) Get an anti-virus program and make sure it is up-to-date. Then, scan your computer and delete anything the program identifies as a problem.
Name two “levels” of backup and when you should do each kind of backup.
One level of backup could be on an external hard drive. In my opinion I believe you should do it every 6 months or so. The second level of backup could be on a cloud of some sort, so you know ultimately it is going to be there regardless if in fact the hardware is completely gone. You should do that I believe every 3 to 6 months.
What is encryption? Encoding: the activity of converting data or information to code.