Protecting networks (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What are the three factors used in multi-factor authentication?
What are the three factors used in multi-factor authentication?
Know, have, are
Why is biometric authentication considered secure?
Why is biometric authentication considered secure?
Always with you & can't be easily stolen
What can users with administrative access do?
What can users with administrative access do?
Delete files & change user permissions
What is the purpose of RFID chips on network equipment?
What is the purpose of RFID chips on network equipment?
Track location & trigger alarms if moved
What does the principle of least privilege mean?
What does the principle of least privilege mean?
Give users minimum access needed for job
What is the primary function of a firewall?
What is the primary function of a firewall?
Security checkpoint for network traffic
What is the key difference between hardware and software firewalls?
What is the key difference between hardware and software firewalls?
Hardware protects networks, software protects PCs
Why is single-factor authentication the weakest security form?
Why is single-factor authentication the weakest security form?
Over 80% of breaches involve compromised passwords
What does access control form in network security?
What does access control form in network security?
The first line of defence
What does CCTV stand for and what does it do?
What does CCTV stand for and what does it do?
Closed-circuit TV; monitors for suspicious activity
What can users with read-only access do?
What can users with read-only access do?
View files but cannot make changes
Where does a firewall sit in a network?
Where does a firewall sit in a network?
Between the LAN and WAN