Security- Chapter 9

1. Describe the importance of back-up and recovery plans.
2. Why is physical access restriction the only way to guarantee the security of a computer system?
3. Argue for and against an employer's right to read an employee's email stored on a company-owned computer, i.e. look at both sides of the issue.
4. Define the following:
• Hacking
• Biometric Access Systems
• Encryption
• Firewall
• Private-key encryption
• Public-key encryption
• Computer Sabotage
• Botnet
• Maleware
• Virus
• Worm
• Trojan Horse
• Denial of Service Attacks
• Identity theft
• Phishing
• Pharming
• Cyberbullying
5. Discuss email privacy.