The page outlines the key areas covered in the OCR GCSE Computer Science 1.4 attacks and prevention section. It includes forms of attack, identifying vulnerabilities, and preventing attacks/vulnerabilities. This checklist serves as a roadmap for students studying this topic.

Highlight: The checklist covers three main areas: forms of attack, identifying vulnerabilities, and prevention methods.

This page details the specific requirements from the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification for section 1.4. It covers forms of attack such as malware, social engineering, brute-force attacks, denial of service attacks, data interception and theft, and SQL injection. The page also outlines common prevention methods and the required knowledge for each topic.

Vocabulary: SQL injection - A type of cyber attack where malicious SQL statements are inserted into application queries to manipulate the database.

Example: Phishing is given as an example of social engineering, highlighting people as the 'weak point' in system security.

This page introduces the concept of key definitions, setting the stage for the detailed explanations that follow in subsequent pages. It emphasizes the importance of understanding fundamental terms in network security threats and solutions.

This page provides a concise definition of an attack in the context of computer security. An attack is described as an attempt to access, edit, or delete data from a computer or network without authorization.

Definition: Attack - Trying to access/edit/delete data from a computer or network without proper authorization.

The concept of penetration testing is explained on this page. It is defined as the practice of hiring a third-party to check a network or computer for vulnerabilities, which is a crucial aspect of physical security in computer science.

Definition: Penetration Testing - Hiring a third-party to check a network/computer for vulnerabilities.

This page defines a firewall and its function in network security. A firewall is described as a security measure that blocks certain IPs from accessing specific websites, playing a crucial role in network security threats and solutions.

Definition: Firewall - Blocks certain IPs from certain websites.

The concept of encryption is explained on this page. It is defined as using a unique secret code to ensure that files sent over the internet cannot be understood by unauthorized parties. Only the sender and recipient have the decryption key.

Definition: Encryption - Using a unique secret code to ensure the files sent over the internet cannot be understood. Only sender and recipient have the de-encryption key.

This page defines anti-malware software and its role in computer security. It is described as software that regularly checks a network or computer for any malware present and removes it if detected.

Definition: Anti-Malware - Software that regularly checks a network/computer for any malware present and removes it if there is.

The concept of user access levels is explained on this page. It describes how users are grouped on a network, with each group having different access levels. This is an important aspect of software-based security methods in computer science.

Example: Senior staff members may have administrator level access.

This page focuses on physical security measures in computer systems. It mentions examples such as locking doors, using CCTV, and employing security guards as part of physical security in GCSE Computer Science OCR.

Definition: Physical Security - Locking doors, CCTV, Security Guards.