OCR GCSE (J277) SLR 1.4 – Network security

It includes:

• Student Learning Record Workbook (for use by students)
• Student Learning Record Answers (for use by teachers)
• End of Topic test and answers
• Lesson PowerPoint’s for every lesson
• Any associated answers or references sheets for class activities

This topic covers:

1.4.1 Threats to computer systems and networks

• Forms of attack:
• Malware
• Social engineering, e.g. phishing, people as the ‘weak point’
• Brute-force attacks
• Denial of service attacks
• Data interception and theft
• The concept of SQL injection

1.4.2 Identifying and preventing vulnerabilites

• Common prevention methods:
• Penetration testing
• Anti-malware software
• Firewalls
• User access levels
• Passwords
• Encryption
• Physical security