Basic Network Security (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Password definition
Password definition
Confidential combo of letters, numbers, symbols to control access
Strong password components
Strong password components
Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special symbols combined
Username purpose
Username purpose
Unique digital identity within a secure computer network
Other names for username
Other names for username
Account name, Login ID, User ID
Authentication definition
Authentication definition
Process of verifying identity using username and password
Access rights definition
Access rights definition
What actions different users can perform once logged into system
Regular user access level
Regular user access level
Personal folder only: open, read, write, create, delete own files
Administrator access level
Administrator access level
All files/folders, install software, modify settings, manage users
Principle of least privilege
Principle of least privilege
Give users only minimum access needed to perform their job
Common password mistakes
Common password mistakes
Using birthdates, reusing passwords, sharing, writing them down