Network Security

Network Security

1. network prevention

2. network vulnerabilities and risks

   • malware
     • software which is designed to damage or gain authorized access to a computer system.
   • phishing
     • the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
   • ransomware
     • a type of harmful software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
   • trojan horse
     • it is any malicious computer program which misleads users of its true intent.
   • brute force attack
     • a brute force attack is a trial and error method used to gain something like a password
   • denial of service
     • an interruption in an authorized user's access to a computer network, typically one caused with malicious intent.