Protecting networks from security threats

Computing

This unit takes pupils on a journey of discovery about techniques used by cybercriminals to steal data, disrupt systems and infiltrate networks. They will consider the value of data to organisations and what it is used for. They will look at social engineering techniques and common cybercrimes.

Introduction to cybersecurity

security system that monitors and controls network communication

deceiving people to steal personal information

sending a phishing email to trick someone into sharing personal information

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

It reduces the cost of cybersecurity measures.

It eliminates all risks of cyber attacks.

It helps users recognise and avoid potential threats.

How does user training improve network security?

Attackers continuously develop new techniques.

Security measures only work on specific devices.

Why can’t security measures stop all cyber attacks?

What is the main purpose of combining security measures?

It is a major risk that attackers exploit.

What is the impact of human error on data security?

What is the main risk of storing data electronically?

Data is meaningful, whereas information is raw facts.

Data is unprocessed, whereas information has structure or meaning.

Data is always numeric, whereas information is always text.

What is the difference between data and information?

software designed to gain access to a computer to cause problems

Which of the following is a type of malware?

spreads between computers and disrupts operations

spreads through networks and slows them down

Match the malware type to its description.

to govern how personal data is collected, processed, stored and used

What is the purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Protecting networks from security threats

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.