Unit 5 and 6

AKA system software Manages general running and functions happening

Memory management Hardware/peripheral “” File “” Security “” Resource/process “” User interface

(Often) graphics that make computer easy to navigate

In charge of backups/recovery Data privacy aka encryption Anti-hacking preventions

Protects data via having 1 item per location What out how much processing/time each process needs Works out what’s in use and what’s stored in Virtual RAM

Type of virus that is independent and replicates in order to spread to other computers or networks

When data is accurate and is up to date People storing data have to have it so that you can Trust that they’re serious about keeping your day to safe

Accesses the device drivers Controls peripheral use via processes like program instructions

Data recovery/backup Data privacy I.e encryption Preventing intruders

Keeping Personal data from the public domain

Malicious software that has been put into a software to harm it

Lost or corrupted data

Program (code) that can replicate and/copy itself In order to delete/corrupt Files or cause On an active computer to malfunction

Installing malicious code on a computer or web server, redirecting unknowing user to a fake website to get hold of personal data Passive form

Data is secure if you can get to it and what’s available is the original

Like a time bomb that can do things such as deleting files/sending data to a hacker Embedded into a program

Malware disguised as legitimate software, replacing or/part of the legitimate software to do harm

Not always harmful Take control over computer system and can launch attacks

Software that watches for information such as what keys are pressed on the uses keyboard A.k.a. key logging

Way of ensuring that the data entered is correct, Like when Your password is checked Not the same as verification

Way of making sure that the data put in is correct by using a visual check or getting them to enter it twice Not the same as validation

The naming conventions User access measures Directory structure

Sending legitimate look in emails with links/attachments that take users to fake websites or get them intoParting with personal data Active form of malware

Digit added to a number to check if the data entered is error free