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Social Engineering Methods (2 marks)

Discuss two methods by which social engineering can be used to compromise computer security.

Explain how weak and default passwords can pose a cyber security threat.

Define the term ‘pharming’.

Explain two main purposes of cyber security.

Define Cyber Security.

Describe the function of any two protocols that operate at the Application layer.

Identify the layer at which each of the following protocols operates: a) HTTPS b) TCP c) IP

Explain the main function of each of the following two layers in the TCP/IP model: a) Application layer b) Transport layer

List the four layers of the TCP/IP model.

How can authentication, encryption, firewalls, and MAC address filtering be integrated to provide comprehensive network security?