AS/A level - Computer Science - Chapter 6: Security, privacy and data integrity

6.1 Data Security
6.2 Data Integrity
Explain the difference between the terms security , privacy and integrity of data
Show appreciation of the need for both the security of data and the security of the
computer system
Describe security measures designed to protect computer systems, ranging from the
stand alone PC to a network of computers.
Including user accounts, passwords, authentication techniques such as digital
signatures, firewall, antivirus software, anti spyware, encryption.
Show understanding of the threats to computer and data security posed by networks
and the internet.
Including malware (virus, spyware), hackers, phishing, pharming.
Describe methods that can be used to restrict the risks posed by threats
Describe security methods designed to protect the security of data
Including encryption, access rights