Computing cyber security

Question 1

Definition of cyber security

Answer 1

Cyber Security is protecting our computer system from attacks or unauthorised access, which can damage our hardware or software or steal our personal data.

Question 2

Hardware

Answer 2

The physical (electrical) parts of a computer system

Question 3

Software

Answer 3

The programs and instructions that run on a computer system

Question 4

Personal Data

Answer 4

Private information about a person e.g. phone number, address

Question 5

Network

Answer 5

Two or more computers connected together to communicate