Dcscuss the potentialm threast which the use of IT has introduced

Discuss the potential threats which the use of IT has introduced

Scenario: An example of a security issue is i.e. someone that could access your personal record and share the information with everyone.

An unauthorised access is when a data is addressed by controlling the access rights, but, there are even more potential dangers and security issues.

Security Issues are if someone can access a single computer, they can access the rest of the computers which is potentially dangerous in which the person can access others work folders, files, documents, email and confidentiality which is a risk in having security issues.

Malware also, known as (malicious software) is a software program which includes viruses, worms and Trojans are designed to cause danger and security issues.

Viruses are what damages files and can be prevented by installing anti-virus software and by not opening attachments to emails from unknown sources.

Backups are what we use in case a disaster strikes and the reason is that we need backups is that it is essential that sufficient backups and trying to recover it are in place to avoid possible loss of data.

 

Hacking is an act in which a person(s) breaks into your computer system also; hacking can be prevented though installing a firewall which creates a software barrier, preventing other network users gaining access to your data on the computer.