Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 2020
5.3.2: understand methods of protecting digital systems and data (anti-malware, encryption, acceptable use policies, backup and recovery procedures)
5.3.2: understand methods of protecting digital systems and data (anti-malware, encryption, acceptable use policies, backup and recovery procedures)
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| acceptable use policy | rules that users of a computer system must agree to before they are allowed access |
| anti-malware | software which scans for malicious software on a computer system so that it can be prevented or removed |
| backup and recovery procedure | rules for how frequently copies of data are kept and how they can be restored when needed |
| encryption | making data impossible to understand without the correct password |
