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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.
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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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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