Cyber Security: Threats and Protection Measures

This page delves into the reasons behind system attacks and various protection measures in cyber security, which is crucial knowledge for BTEC IT Level 3 Unit 11 Cyber Security studies.

Reasons for system attacks include:

1. Fun or challenge
2. Industrial espionage
3. Financial gain
4. Personal attacks
5. Disruption
6. Data or information theft

Definition: Phishing is a term used to describe malicious individuals or groups who scam users through the use of email.

Example: A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack, also known as a hijack attack, is where an attacker secretly relays and possibly alters communications between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other.

User access restriction measures include:

1. Physical security measures (locks)
2. Passwords
3. Biometrics
4. Two-factor authentication
5. Device hardening
6. Procedures for backing up and recovering data
7. Encryption of stored and transmitted data

Data level protection measures include:

1. Firewalls (hardware and software)
2. Anti-virus software

Vocabulary: A firewall is a program or hardware device that filters information coming through the internet connection into your private network or computer system.

Highlight: Implementing a combination of user access restrictions and data level protection measures is essential for comprehensive cyber security in digital information systems.

Cloud Storage Fundamentals

Cloud storage is a remote file storage and management solution that offers several benefits and drawbacks for users. This page explores the concept of cloud storage and its implications for digital information technology.

Definition: Cloud storage is where files created and used on one or more computers or devices are stored and managed remotely.

The benefits of cloud storage include:

1. Accessibility from any device with an internet connection and web browser.
2. Scalability, allowing easy purchase of additional storage space without physical installation.
3. Professional management of data and security by the cloud storage provider.

However, cloud storage also has some drawbacks:

1. Dependence on internet connectivity for data access.
2. Potential high costs for additional storage space.
3. Lack of control over data storage location and methods.

Vocabulary: A server is a computer that manages lots of processing requests, delivering data between machines connected in a local network.

Highlight: Cloud storage offers a flexible alternative to traditional local storage methods, but users must consider both its advantages and potential limitations.