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Identify three errors that the hospital's staff could make, that may endanger the security of the network and outline a procedure that could be put in place to prevent each ______.
Identify three errors that the hospital's staff could make, that may endanger the security of the network and outline a procedure that could be put in place to prevent each ______.
Error
Using the network threats provided, suggest a suitable strategy that will identify and/or prevent this form of ______.
Using the network threats provided, suggest a suitable strategy that will identify and/or prevent this form of ______.
Attack
A web server storing a user’s IP address is an example of a ______ footprint.
A web server storing a user’s IP address is an example of a ______ footprint.
Passive
Explain how digital footprint would be used for the following purposes: Monitoring current employees, Monitoring prospective employees (people applying for jobs), ______, Businesses.
Explain how digital footprint would be used for the following purposes: Monitoring current employees, Monitoring prospective employees (people applying for jobs), ______, Businesses.
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Malware, social engineering, brute force attack, data interception, and denial of service attack are all types of network ______.
Malware, social engineering, brute force attack, data interception, and denial of service attack are all types of network ______.
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Study Notes
Network Security Threats
- Errors hospital staff could make to endanger network security include:
- Unintentional download of malware or viruses
- Weak passwords or password sharing
- Unsecured access to sensitive data
- Procedures to prevent each error:
- Implementing regular software updates and antivirus scans
- Enforcing strong password policies and regular password changes
- Implementing access controls and encrypting sensitive data
Network Threats
- A suitable strategy to identify and prevent network threats includes:
- Implementing a firewall and intrusion detection system
- Conducting regular security audits and penetration testing
- Educating staff on network security best practices
Digital Footprint
- A digital footprint refers to the trail of data left online, such as a user's IP address
- Digital footprint is used for:
- Monitoring current employees: tracking online activity to ensure compliance with company policies
- Monitoring prospective employees: researching online presence to assess character and fit
- Businesses: analyzing online presence to understand customer behavior and preferences
Network Attacks
- Types of network attacks include:
- Malware: malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems
- Social engineering: manipulating individuals to reveal sensitive information
- Brute force attack: using automated tools to guess passwords
- Data interception: intercepting and accessing sensitive data
- Denial of service attack: overwhelming a system with traffic to make it unavailable
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Test your knowledge of network security threats and procedures with this quiz. Identify potential errors that could endanger network security and learn preventive procedures. Explore strategies to identify and prevent various types of network threats. Understand the concept of digital footprint and its applications in monitoring employees and businesses. Identify and differentiate types of network threats like malware, social engineering, brute force attack, data interception, and denial of service attack.
