Data Security - HNC unit J0H9 34
Course material, tutorials and links
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Scroll down for the complete course material and exercises
Course Material
Notes, tutorials, exercises and additional course material
When you see this icon - a video tutorial is available
When you see this icon - a presentation or notes can be viewed or downloaded
When you see this icon - exercises should be completed
Introduction to the unit
Introduction, instructions and schedule of work
Student Learning Record
Form for you recording learning activity each week, briefly maintain each week for record of progress
Microsoft Apps
Online apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. accessible via logging onto Microsoft 365 apps such as Outlook and One Drive will provide reduced tools within Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
To download desktop apps from the online account, onto your local laptop or PC, use this tutorial:
To download desktop apps from the online account, onto your local laptop or PC, use this tutorial:
One Drive and Backing up
Working on the cloud
Sharing work with your lecturer
All work must be backed-up every week and placed into a shared folder
Read, Watch, Listen, Enjoy the tutorials
Work your way through the notes and tutorials, including videos and exercises. Ensure you backup into relevant Outcome folder for your lecturer to view. It is important your lecturer views your work, especially when considering assessment timing. Any changes to a machine must be recorded, to ensure you can undo or repair. No-one can be held responsible for loss of data, except yourself ... backup important data prior to any changes on any machine.
Use the video tutorials and other material link as well as this page ...
Use the video tutorials and other material link as well as this page ...
Outcome 1
PART 1 - What is data
PART 2 - Data Security Legislation
PART 3 - Data Security Breaches
Outcome 2
Part 1 - Password management
Part 2 - Encrypted Email
Part 3 - Personal Firewalls
Part 4 - Intrusion Detection Systems
Part 5 - Access Control and Permissions
Outcome 3
Part 1 - Physical Security
Part 2 - Firewall Configuration
Part 3 - Data Backup and Recovery
Part 4 - Biometrics - Securing Sensitive Premises
REVISION and REMINDERS for OC3 plus
Outcome 4
Part 1 - Security Strategy
Part 2 - Data Recovery
Checklist - MUST use for Outcome 4
End of Unit - end of block - Checklist for Outcome 4
Here is the file underneath containing a list of items that MUST be covered in the final report - use the checklist - check EVERYTHING to the checklist
Report Writing
Additional Learning Material
This section contains additional learning material and instructions
Wireless Access Point WAP
Router Security
Consider security measures, hardware and software, for your own and corporate WAP or Router
Other interesting Data Security information
More interesting information and news articles
Audacity Denies Spying: BBC News article
Money Savers - discounts for security
Use this link to obtain 30 percent discount on purchase of an excellent Password Manager - click here
VPN Virtual Private Network - protects your internet connection and privacy
Use this link for Nord VPN - encrypted tunnel for your data, protect your online identity by hiding your IP address. Nord VPN can help you use public wi-fi hotspots safely- click here