IT Security Concepts

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What is the importance of secure information and data?

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It is crucial for protecting against identity theft, fraud, and ensuring privacy.

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What is cybercrime?

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Any illegal activity using a computer, the Internet, or a network.

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What is the difference between hacking and cracking?

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Hacking is unauthorized access without harm; cracking involves causing harm.

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What is ethical hacking?

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Hacking performed to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.

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What are common methods of identity theft?

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Information diving, skimming, and pretexting.

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What is the role of encryption in data security?

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It prevents unauthorized access to data.

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What are some threats to data?

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Malware, unauthorized access, and natural disasters.

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What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is raw and unprocessed; information is processed and meaningful.

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What are the implications of identity theft?

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Personal, financial, business, and legal consequences.

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What is the significance of backing up data?

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To restore data appropriately and safely in case of loss.