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OCR GCSE Computer Science
Network Security
Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities
Common Prevention Methods
OCR GCSE Computer Science · J277
Common Prevention Methods
What you need to know
Understand how to successfully limit the threats posed by common cyber attacks and execute methods to remove system vulnerabilities.
Evaluate the principles and effectiveness of penetration testing in identifying network security weaknesses.
Explain how anti-malware software actively detects and limits malicious software threats.
Describe the function and configuration of firewalls in preventing unauthorized external access to networks.
Analyze the implementation of user access levels and robust passwords to restrict unauthorized entry into systems.
Understand the role of encryption in securely scrambling data to protect it against interception.
Assess the critical importance of physical security measures in protecting physical hardware and underlying network infrastructure.
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Forms of Attack
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Common Prevention Methods — OCR Computer Science J277 | GradeGen