OCR GCSE · J277 · Component 01 / Paper 1

UNIT 1.4 · POWERPOINT TEACHING PACK

Network security

Teach the complete unit with two editable PowerPoints. Explore how attacks work, recognise vulnerabilities and explain how suitable defences limit the threats.

For school teaching, private tuition and guided home education.

Inside the actual packEditable .pptx
Network threats, the first of two PowerPoints in the complete Unit 1.4 pack

2

PowerPoints

54

Editable slides

1

Complete pack

Editable PowerPoints
2
Slides with speaker notes
54
Slides with animation
42
Knowledge organisers
2

A clear route through unit 1.4

Two PowerPoints. One complete unit.

Present, pause for practice, reveal and discuss. Adapt the pace and editable slides to your learners.

Threats to computer systems and networks PowerPoint cover
OCR 1.4.127 slides

Threats to computer systems and networks

Explain how common attacks work and why they are used, then apply the ideas to realistic scenarios.

  • Malware and social engineering, including phishing
  • Brute-force attacks, denial of service, data interception and theft
  • The concept of SQL injection, scenario decisions and exam practice
Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities PowerPoint cover
OCR 1.4.227 slides

Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities

Connect each prevention method to the threats it can limit, using comparisons, guided choices and exam explanations.

  • Penetration testing, anti-malware software and firewalls
  • User access levels, passwords, encryption and physical security
  • Layers of defence, scenario choices and exam practice with answers
Specification placement: J277/01 Computer systems → 1.4 Network security. The first deck teaches section 1.4.1, Threats to computer systems and networks; the second teaches section 1.4.2, Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities. Check the official OCR specification.

Look before you choose

See the teaching, slide by slide.

Choose either PowerPoint and browse its cover and teaching sample. Four real previews show the original slide design, a phishing explanation and a model of how firewalls work.

Topic opening

Slide 1 of 27 · Preview 1 of 2

These are real slides from the pack. Website previews are still images; click-to-reveal answers and animations run in PowerPoint Slide Show mode.

1.4.1 · Topic opening

1.4.1 Threats to computer systems and networks, slide 1: The original Network threats PowerPoint cover.

Prepare with confidence

From visual explanations to exam practice.

Make threats and defences visible

Use visual attack models, phishing examples and firewall diagrams to explain how attacks work and how suitable defences limit them.

Teach with guidance

Speaker notes on every slide support delivery. Route maps, vocabulary and misconception checks help you prepare and revisit ideas.

Apply ideas and practise exam answers

Scenario choices and guided activities lead into exam practice, answers and a knowledge organiser in each deck.

Keep the original editable files

Download both PowerPoints together in one ZIP, with a read-me file and quick-start guide. Adapt the slides within your licence.

Present in PowerPoint Slide Show mode

Read the speaker notes before teaching. Use the route map on slide 2 to navigate, then follow the on-slide prompts for animations and answer reveals. Each topic can run across several sessions.

Every licence includes the complete unit 1.4 pack. Other OCR units are listed separately.

Before you purchase

Useful details

Does the price include both PowerPoints?

Yes. The individual learner price of £24.99 / AED 125 covers the complete unit 1.4 pack: both editable PowerPoints, 54 slides and the pack guide. Tutor and department prices also apply to the complete pack. There is no separate charge for each deck.

Which OCR paper and sections does this cover?

This pack belongs to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277, Component 01 / Paper 1: Computer systems, unit 1.4 Network security. It covers section 1.4.1 Threats to computer systems and networks and section 1.4.2 Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities.

What exactly will I receive?

One private ZIP contains both original editable .pptx files, a read-me file and a quick-start guide. There are 54 slides with speaker notes throughout, including 42 slides containing animation and two knowledge organisers.

Are the PowerPoints different for teachers, tutors and home educators?

The teaching content is the same. Choose Individual learner for one named student, Tutor / single teacher for one educator with their own students, or School / department for multiple educators in one school department. Price and sharing permissions depend on the licence. Every option includes both PowerPoints.

Can I use the pack for home education?

Yes, with a parent or tutor guiding the learning. Read the speaker notes, work through the visual explanations and let the learner attempt each task before revealing the answers. Use the knowledge organisers to revisit the key ideas. Each topic can run across more than one session.

Which software should I use?

Use Microsoft PowerPoint in Slide Show mode for the intended animation, answer reveals and route-map links. Follow the click or space-bar prompts on each slide. Some activities use clickable cards. Other presentation viewers may change the layout or interactions. Editing view can expose answers.

How do the two topics fit together?

Start with 1.4.1 to explain how attacks are used and their purpose. Continue with 1.4.2 to identify suitable defences and explain how each method limits a threat. Both decks include guided scenarios, practice with answers and a knowledge organiser.

How do I get access after purchase?

Choose your licence and send the pre-filled enquiry. We confirm the price, permitted use and payment details before payment. After payment is confirmed, we arrange private access to the complete teaching files and pack guide.

LogicPath Education is an independent resource provider and is not endorsed by or affiliated with OCR. The public samples are images from the supplied PowerPoints; the complete teaching files are delivered privately.

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