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THE VISUAL LEARNING STUDIO
See the idea. Understand the connection.
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SEE IT. CONNECT IT. EXPLAIN IT.
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Cybersecurity — lesson overview
Security objectives
Confidentiality limits unauthorised disclosure, integrity protects against improper alteration and availability concerns access when needed.
Authentication establishes an identity claim; authorisation controls permitted actions. A valid login should not grant every possible privilege.
Least privilege grants only the access needed for the task, reducing exposure if an account or component is compromised.
Common threats
Phishing uses deceptive communication to induce disclosure or action. Malware describes harmful software with different capabilities and delivery methods.
Strong unique passwords and multi-factor authentication reduce particular account risks but do not make every possible attack impossible.
Software updates, careful handling of attachments and verified sources form complementary safeguards rather than one universal solution.
Protection and recovery
Backups support recovery, while access controls reduce unauthorised actions; a backup is not a substitute for preventing disclosure.
A useful backup must include the needed data and be restorable. A source-code copy alone may omit a website’s uploaded files or customer records.
Incident response involves containing harm, preserving relevant evidence and using legitimate reporting or recovery channels appropriate to the situation.
