Cybersecurity Attacks and Defenses
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Objective
I can analyze common cybersecurity attacks and defenses, and propose strategies to protect diverse online communities.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Phishing attacks use deceptive emails or messages to trick users into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware.
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A denial of service (DoS) attack overwhelms a system with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users, while a man in the middle (MITM) attack intercepts communication between two parties.
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Malware includes viruses and Trojans that infiltrate systems to steal data or gain unauthorized access, and SQL injection exploits insecure input fields to compromise databases.
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Practice
12 questions
Describe how a phishing attack works and what makes it effective.
What is the primary goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe a strategy an online community could use to defend against phishing attacks. Include specific steps the community and its members should take.”
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