General Studies III · Subtopic
Communication-network vulnerabilities
Official syllabus
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.
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What this covers
A communication network depends on devices, software, connections, power and human operation. Failure or misuse at any point can interrupt service, expose information or mislead users. Availability, confidentiality and integrity describe different security goals.
Key ideas
- Network components
- Availability
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Dependencies and resilience