Common Network Attacks and Defenses
Students will learn about common cyber threats like phishing, DDoS, and malware, and strategies to mitigate them.
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Students will learn about common cyber threats like phishing, DDoS, and malware, and strategies to mitigate them.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack impacts network availability.
- Design a set of best practices to protect against phishing attacks.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
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