Cyber Security Threats (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards

Control what software, hardware & data users can access

Authorized user trying to gain unauthorized system access

USB sticks, external hard drives, CDs, DVDs

Data theft and virus/malware infection

Wrong access levels, blocked access, insider attack chances

Stop malware spread, protect data, reduce insider attack risk

Malware installs automatically & spreads across network

Anyone can easily access all information on the device

Malware can infect systems without any user interaction

Bans, controlled access, scanning, encryption requirements

Create security barriers by separating different user access

Intentional (deliberate) & unintentional (losing device)

To manage security effectively with specific access rights

Infects network when connected, spreads to other devices