Chapter 14. Network Threats and Mitigation

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA NETWORK+ EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 6.6 Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques

    • Security threats

      • DoS

      • Viruses

      • Worms

      • Attackers

      • Man in the middle

      • Smurf

      • Rogue access points

      • Social engineering (phishing)

    • Mitigation techniques

      • Policies and procedures

      • User training

      • Patches and updates

It's true. . . You're not paranoid if they really are out to get you. Although "they" probably aren't after you, personally, your network—no matter the size—is seriously vulnerable, so it's wise to be very concerned about keeping it secure. Unfortunately, it's also true that no matter ...

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