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Denial of Service Attacks Explained

Offered By: Hussein Nasser via YouTube

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Denial-of-Service Attacks Courses Cybersecurity Courses Network Security Courses Server Management Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the world of Denial of Service (DOS) attacks in this comprehensive 22-minute video tutorial. Learn about three distinct types of DOS attacks: bandwidth-based, max connections-based, and vulnerability-based. Discover how attackers can saturate server bandwidth, exploit connection limits, or leverage vulnerabilities to disrupt services. Gain insights into real-world examples, including distributed denial of service (DDOS) scenarios, and understand the preventive measures servers employ to mitigate these threats. Enhance your cybersecurity knowledge with practical explanations and detailed breakdowns of each attack type, equipping yourself to better protect against and recognize potential DOS threats in various network environments.

Syllabus

Intro
Bandwidth based DOS
Max connections based DOS
Vulnerability based DOS
Summary


Taught by

Hussein Nasser

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