Digital security within the workplace
If you don’t want anyone to hack into your computer you are better off being protected by adding a password to protect your files. Files can easily be accessed by anyone and this could lead to your files getting deleted, important files can get hacked into and may result in you not accessing them again. Security is really important this doesn’t matter were it could be at home or work, your computer or laptop should always be protected.
Data misuse and unauthorised transfer or copying
Data misuse falls into the category of accessing someone else’s computer
System with intentions to commit an offence such as stealing data, without their permission. Unauthorized copying occurs when the exclusive right to reproduce protected work is violated, which is generally when a copy is made from a protected file of work without the copyright owner’s permission. The computer Misuse Act doesn’t allow somebody else to access a computer by using someone else’s identification. Other things include changing, copying, deleting or moving a programme. You cannot also run a program or obtain any data even though it’s not for personal gain. Hacking to someone else’s account through their password is also listed in the Computer Misuse Act. To avoid such circumstances you can password protect your files and folders so the only person who has access to them is only you or another option can be to keep and USB stick and save all your work on their. To prevent copying form happening you can also put a logo or some form of identity which shows the work belongs to you, you can password protect the file on Microsoft word.
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Quality of writing
The opening sentence is false, as the report states 'If you don’t want anyone to hack into your computer you are better off being protected by adding a password to protect your files.'. However this should be something on the lines of 'It's important to add a password to prevent unlawful access to a number of important files'. The term 'hack' is not defined and this is used in the wrong context.
Level of analysis
The section 'Email and abuse in the chat room' describes how someone could be abused using these websites and a number of disadvantages to the user. This answer is developed, as this describes the potential dangers to the person if the person where to access such a website. The section 'Virus Protection' is quite weak in terms of detail. There clearly showing a basic understanding, however the student could give more examples of the types of virus people may suffer with and how this could be transmitted to the user. The section 'Hacking' does lack understanding. The section should be re-written after the student has research what the term is and how to prevent this. At this stage this isn't correct.
Response to question
In summary, the report is an 'Pass'. There is a clear basic understanding of a number of security issues when using the computer and internet. However some of these are quite vague and the student may need to research a little more, to add further detail to the report. The student doesn't understand the term 'hack' and this is used in a number of area's incorrectly. Hacking is an important aspect of security, and this is important to be used correctly within the report. The report needs to be accurate, otherwise this isn't valid and won't achieve high marks. The report does show a detailed screenshot and annotations explaining how a user is able to prevent access to files by setting up a password. In addition the report goes further, and explains and 'Do's' and 'Don't's of choosing a reasonable password to use.