SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 5

Attacks

In this chapter, you will learn about

•  Differences between hackers and crackers

•  Differences between white hats, black hats, and gray hats

•  Advanced persistent threats

•  Basic countermeasures used to thwart attacks

•  Common denial of service (DoS) and distributed DoS (DDoS) attacks

•  Botnets and zombies

•  Software security countermeasures

•  Phishing, spear phishing, and whaling

•  Social engineering tactics and countermeasures

•  The importance of training as a countermeasure

Comparing Attackers

Attackers break into computers and networks with malicious intent and often for personal gain. Sometimes, they try to take down a system or put it out of service. Other times, they try to get into the system to gain information. ...