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3p: Identify the most effective methods to prevent cyberattacks

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Cyber Security
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KeywordDefinition
anti-malwaresoftware which can detect and remove malware on a computer
auto updatestelling a computer to install the latest updates automatically so that insecure software can be fixed
biometricsusing fingerprints, iris scanning or other unique biological identifiers to log in a user
CAPTCHAcompletely automated public turing test to tell the difference between people trying to log in and malicious software trying all password combinations
cost benefit analysisworking out if it's worth spending money to get the advantages it brings
firewalla filter on network traffic which blocks or allows connections to and from computers based on a set of rules
password rulesrequirements for passwords to make them harder for hackers to guess
staff trainingeducating users how to choose secure passwords and keep their login details safe
two factor authenticationmaking a user confirm that they are trying to log in using text, phone or app after they've put in their password
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