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Reducing risk with layered defence

Reducing risk with layered defence

Layered cyber security diagram showing password systems, biometric checks, CAPTCHA, email confirmation and automatic software updates around a user account

A cyber security threat is anything that could steal data, damage software, interrupt a service or gain access without permission. A security measure reduces the chance of that threat succeeding, and some measures mainly prevent attacks while others help detect suspicious behaviour.

Methods to detect and prevent cyber security threats Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Computer Science
  3. /Methods to detect and prevent cyber security threats

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Computer Science Methods to detect and prevent cyber security threats for GCSE Computer Science. Each lesson breaks down Methods to detect and prevent cyber security threats, then works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Build strong foundations in binary, logic and core programming constructs before moving on to the more complex algorithm design and evaluation questions.

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