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Types of attacks Passive - Difficult to detect, because the attacker isn’t actively sending traffic (malicious or otherwise). - Just install the virus and let the virus work by own. Active - Easier to detect because the attacker is actively sending traffic that can be detected. Close-in - It occurs when the attacker is in close physical proximity with the target system. Insider - Legitimate network users leverage their credentials and knowledge of the network in a malicious fashion. Distribution Intentionally introduce “back doors” to hardware or software systems at the point or manufacture. How to prevent that attack Attack class Primary layer of defense Secondary layer of defense Passive Encryption Application with integrated security Active Firewall at the network edge Host intrusion prevention system(HIPS) Insider Protecting against una...

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Network security Three primary goals of network security is 1.     - Confidentiality -        -  Integrity -        -  Availability A method of gaining access to a system that bypasses normal security measures -           - Creating a back door -         -   Launching a dos attack -           - Starting a smurf attack -          -  Conducting social engineering Types of security -           Internal threats -           External threats  Potential attackers – Types of hackers -           White hat hacker -         ...

Phishing      - Email or phone calls that seem official to gain access or personal information is called phishing    -They frequently take the guise of known, credible entities – such as a person’s bank    To prevent phishing is by deploying a web filter to block any malicious website and keep all the system with a latest security updates           Ransom ware -         -   Hacker gains control of the company system and locks it from use -         - A ransom ware note is left within the virus -          - The company or user is extorted to pay money To prevent ransom ware is by backup your system and install anti malware software