The Benefits Of Data Protection Controls

Karen LyonsIT/200

November 14, 2016Vickie Schubert-Martin

Threats and Vulnerabilities in an Online Environment

• Email Phishing• Malicious Websites• USB Stick Breaches• Software Flaws • Spyware

Email Phishing

Software Flaws and SpywareSoft ware flaws are exploitable flaws left in the software by programmers that hackers use to misuse an application or program.

Spyware is a bug or virus that is installed onto a computer system without the user’s knowledge

Three Types of Security Controls

• Administrative Security• Physical Security• Technical Security

Conclusion

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