Paper 1 structured question: Security of data continued
Paper 1Theory2 marks
Description
Data Security Threats
Common threats include hacking, phishing, pharming, smishing, vishing, viruses, malware, and card fraud methods such as shoulder surfing, card cloning, and key logging. Protective measures include biometrics, digital certificates, SSL, encryption, firewalls, two-factor authentication, and user IDs with passwords.
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Explain Explain how encryption helps protect data.
Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.