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Security, Privacy & Integrity of Data

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Data Security

Data security is a serious concern for businesses and other organisations.

Data security is concerned with stopping unauthorised access to computer systems and the data they hold. Common threats include hacking, social engineering and accidental distribution of sensitive data. There are many examples of businesses of and organisations that have been badly affected by breaches of data security. In government and medical systems, this can often result in serious harm to individuals.

Data Security s Computer Security

Security can be split into two components, both of which are equally important – data security and computer/system security.

Data is often sent across the internet and other networks on unsecured or easy to hack media. Data must therefore be secured itself. This often is achieved through authentication, encryption of data, end-to-end encryption of network connections, and the use of public and private keys.

Examples: School 

  • Password protecting the BIOS screens for school computers
  • Disabling USB access
  • Requiring user authentication using usernames and passwords
  • Requiring key-card or fob access to enter the school grounds

 

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