File Management and Protection/Common Threats/Ensuring integrity
File Management and Protection
Basic skills on how to manage and protect data using a computer in the workplace or at home.
An OP Online course from the National Certificate in Computing (Level 2) programme.
| File Management and Protection | |
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| Common Threats | Introduction | Identifying common threats | Ensuring integrity | Securing your system | Key points | Assessment |
Ensuring integrity
Measures are applied to ensure the integrity of data.
| Threat | How do you prevent it |
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| Internet and email risks Virus/Trojan attacks |
Install an anti virus program RUN the anti virus program AUTOMATICALLY. Update the anti-virus software REGULARLY Use a firewall and LEAVE THE ALARM ON Firewall alarm tells you someone is trying to get into your system Learn to identify "risky" file types. Do not open exe files which are attachments to emails. Learn to check the source of emails, don‘t use instant messaging |
| Power surges and spikes |
Use a plug board with a surge protector (this will ―even‖ out any power surges and power spikes). This will help to protect your hardware eg hard disk Or have a UPS so that system shuts down correctly and data is saved from RAM |
| Power failure |
Save, save, save so data in RAM is saved permanently Backup your customised programs and data regularly and keep backups safe in another location Have a UPS (uninterruptable power supply which gives you time to shut down your system correctly and save any data in the system) |
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