What the different tools are that can be used for data validation
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How validation can reduce user errors
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What the different tools are that can be used for data verification
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How verification can reduce user errors
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The different primary methods of collecting data and their advantages and disadvantages
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The different secondary methods of collecting data and their advantages and disadvantages
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The advantages and disadvantages of storing data in a logical location
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The advantages and disadvantages of storing data in a physical location
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The characteristics of each internal and external storage device and their advantages and disadvantages
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Why testing is needed and the effects of not testing and its advantages and disadvantages
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What each type of test data is and the role each plays
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The advantages and disadvantages of technical testing and of user testing
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Cyber-security and legislation
The definition of each of the following threats: denial of service (DoS), hacking (black/white/grey), malware, adware, botnet, ransomware, spyware, Trojan Horse, virus, worm, social engineering, baiting, phishing, pretexting, quid pro quo, scareware and shoulder surfing
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Why each of the threats are used by attackers
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How each of the threats are used by attackers
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How each threat works
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How the methods of social engineering can be used to collect data and information
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How each of the threats can be prevented
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What data destruction is and the impact it can have on an individual and organisation
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