Threats to Networks

• Threats to a network

  
  

  Malware

  Social engineering-Using lies/deception

  Brute force attack-Trying every possible password

  Denial of service-Overloading a web server with traffic

  Data interception-Stealing data as it is being transmitted

  SQL injection-Modifying data entered into a website
• Preventing vulnerabilities

   

  Penetration testing

  Anti-malware software

  Firewall 

  User access levels

  Passwords

  Encryption

  Physical security