ZIMSEC A-Level Computer Science
4Security and Ethics
Overview
Form 5 (competency matrix 8.4) and Form 6 (8.15). Paper 1 weighting 10%.
In this topic
- 4.1 Data privacy and integrity
- 4.2 Common threats and software vulnerabilities
- 4.3 Protection, access control and authentication of data
- 4.4 Keeping data safe in storage and transmission
- 4.5 Legislation on computer security and crimes; laws and computer crime
- 4.6 Risk management, disaster recovery and security policies
- 4.7 Code of ethics and business ethics
- 4.8 Impact of social media; environmental laws and issues
Lessons
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Data security, privacy and integrity
45 min
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Threats and vulnerabilities to computer systems
55 min
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Protecting systems and data: accounts, authentication and defences
55 min
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Encryption: symmetric and asymmetric keys
55 min
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Computer crime and legislation
45 min
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Risk management, disaster recovery and security policies
55 min
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Professional ethics and codes of conduct
45 min
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Social media, e-waste and the environment
50 min
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