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Cyber security

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What are the consequences of a cyber attack, and how do organisations recover?

Describe the consequences of cyber attacks and data loss for individuals and organisations, and explain how backups and business continuity support recovery.
A focused answer to the WJEC GCSE Digital Technology content on the consequences of cyber attacks and data loss, and how organisations recover through backups, disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
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How can systems and data be protected against cyber threats?

Describe technical and behavioural methods of protecting systems and data, including passwords, firewalls, antivirus, encryption, updates and user training.
A focused answer to the WJEC GCSE Digital Technology content on protecting systems and data, covering passwords, two-step verification, firewalls, antivirus, encryption, software updates, backups, access rights and user training.
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What are the main cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and how do attackers exploit them?

Describe the main cyber threats (malware, phishing, social engineering, hacking, denial-of-service) and the vulnerabilities that attackers exploit.
A focused answer to the WJEC GCSE Digital Technology content on cyber threats, covering malware, phishing, social engineering, hacking and denial-of-service attacks, and the vulnerabilities that attackers exploit.
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What laws govern the use of data and computers, and what do they require?

Describe the main laws affecting digital technology (data protection, the Computer Misuse Act and copyright law) and explain the duties and offences each defines.
A focused answer to the WJEC GCSE Digital Technology content on legislation, covering data protection law, the Computer Misuse Act and copyright law, with the rights, duties and offences each one defines.
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