Cyber Security Detection and Prevention (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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Biometric security
Biometric security
Uses unique physical features to identify & authenticate
How biometric systems verify identity
How biometric systems verify identity
Scan physical features & compare to stored data
4 types of biometric features
4 types of biometric features
Fingerprints, facial recognition, voice, retinal scan
Why biometrics can't be stolen or forgotten
Why biometrics can't be stolen or forgotten
Built into your body, always with you
Key security advantage of biometrics
Key security advantage of biometrics
More secure than passwords, completely unique to each person
Strong password requirement
Strong password requirement
Must be strong & never written down
Partial character entry
Partial character entry
System asks for specific characters (e.g., 2nd, 3rd, 7th)
Why partial character entry is used
Why partial character entry is used
Prevents spyware/keyloggers capturing complete password
Two-step authentication
Two-step authentication
Password + code sent to phone/device for access
Two-step authentication steps
Two-step authentication steps
- Enter password 2) Receive code 3) Enter code for access
How long two-step codes are valid
How long two-step codes are valid
Short period, usually 30-60 seconds
Most secure systems use
Most secure systems use
Multiple layers of protection/combined methods