learning outcome b: cyber security
Learning resources for Learning Outcome B of the BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology
Learning outcomes
Threats to data
Why systems are attacked
External threats (threats outside the organisation) to digital systems and data security
Internal threats (threats within the organisation) to digital systems and data security
Impact of security breach
Prevention and management of threats to data
User access restriction
Data level protection
Finding weaknesses and improving system security
Policy
Defining responsibilities
Defining security parameters
Disaster recovery policy
Actions to take after an attack
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