Title: Describe the methods used to make computers and networks more secure.
Course: Cybersecurity Systems Technology, Advanced (10109-IV) > Section: Understanding Security

Description could include the following:

- Physical security
  - Lock doors
  - Mantrap
  - Cable locks
  - Securing physical documents/passwords/shredding
  - Biometrics
  - Identification (ID) badges
  - Key fobs
  - Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) badge
  - Smart card
  - Tokens
  - Privacy filters
  - Entry control roster

- Digital security
  - Antivirus/anti-malware
  - Firewalls
  - User authentication/strong passwords
  - Multifactor authentication
  - Directory permissions
  - VPN
  - Digital light processing (DLP)
  - Disabling ports
  - Access control lists
  - Smart card
  - Email filtering
  - Trusted/untrusted software sources

- User education/AUP
- Principle of least privilege

Description should also take into account the fact that this list is constantly growing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is physical security not sufficient to protect a network?
- Why is security not just a job for system administrators?
- What more can be done to train workers about security?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of multifactor authentication?