Practice Denial Of Service (dos) And Distributed Dos (ddos) Attacks (2.2.3) - Common Types of Cyber Threats
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Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS (DDoS) Attacks

Practice - Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS (DDoS) Attacks

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does DoS stand for?

💡 Hint: Focus on the terms used in the section.

Question 2 Easy

In a DDoS attack, how many machines are typically involved?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of DDoS.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of a DoS attack?

To steal data
To overload a system
To modify data

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of a DoS attack.

Question 2

True or False: A DDoS attack can come from a single source.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how DDoS attacks are characterized.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a comprehensive security plan for a medium-sized business to prevent DDoS attacks.

💡 Hint: Consider multiple strategies and how they can work together.

Challenge 2 Hard

Assume you are an IT manager during a DDoS attack. Describe your immediate response steps.

💡 Hint: Think about how to manage communication and response in a crisis.

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