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What does network security ensure?
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Why is network security important?
To prevent unauthorized access and protect data.
What does access control manage?
Who can use the network.
What does authentication do?
Verifies user identity.
What is the role of a firewall?
Controls network traffic.
Give one physical security method.
e.g. CCTV
What risk do USB drives pose?
May carry malware or get lost.
Name a cloud storage issue.
Misconfigured access.
How can cloud security be improved?
Use encryption.
What is phishing?
Fake messages to steal data.
What is pharming?
Redirecting to fake sites.
What is shoulder surfing?
Watching someone enter info.
What’s the danger of unpatched software?
Known vulnerabilities.
How can USBs be harmful?
Spread malware or steal data.
What is eavesdropping?
Intercepting network traffic.
What can compromised devices do?
Act as network entry points.
