IT cybersecurity

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WPA2

Wifi security protocal that uses AES ( Advanced Encryption Standard ) encryption to secure wireless networks connections

WPA3

stronger protection that WPA2, that uses simultanous authenticiation that prevents password attacking attack

MAC address filtering

device has unique identifer built into network hardware, this then allows the identifer to be connected to the router where the approved MAC addresses are preventing unathorised devices joining

Hiding SSID ( also known as the service set identifer of wireless network )

Hiding SSID prevents the access point stops broadcasting the name , meaning user has to type in manually the details , prevents casual users and attackers that montior wireless traffic

Secrure by design

from the very beginning of its development, rather than adding it later as an afterthought

planning for attacks

Planning for a cyber attack means creating a clear rulebook to protect your systems, stop hackers, and keep your business running if a digital breach happens.

Principle of least privelledged

limmit access to people who do not need the certain privelleges to do tasks

Assume design will be exposed

means that when building a system or writing code, you should work under the assumption that your internal architecture, logic, or implementation details will eventually be revealed to outsiders, users, or potential attackers.

ISO 27000

set of international standards that provides a framework for managing and protecting a company's data and information security.

ISO 27001

is an international standard that provides a blueprint for how organizations should manage and protect their data security.