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What would be used to test out the security of a specific network by allowing it to receive security attacks?
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∙ 12y ago
Generally a honeypot or honeynet.
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How can I find out my computer's security network info?
To find out specific information about your computers network security you can contact your network admin
Types of passive network security attacks?
- Release of message contents - Traffic analysis
What is the difference between operating system security and network security?
operating system security concerns about vulnerabilities on specific operating system network system security concerns about vulnerabilities of the entire network regrdless how diverse or complex the network is.
List two examples of categories for both passive and active network security attacks?
passive attacks : footprinting, trashing active attacks : sniffing, social engineering
How is networking security used?
Networking security is used to protect a series of computers connected to a specific network by scrambling the data passed between the network. This renders the data useless outside the network and secure.
What are some common network security risks?
One common network sercurity risk is poor network policy that leads to password leaks. Networks can also be vulnerable to hacker attacks and eavesdropping risks.
What is the difference between active attacks passive attacks in network?
What is the difference between active attacks passive attacks in GSM network?
How is network useful?
Networking security is used to protect a series of computers connected to a specific network by scrambling the data passed between the network. This renders the data useless outside the network and secure.
What is the relationship between security attacks and security services and security mechanisms in network security?
Security attack--any action that compromises the security of information (In simple terms, attempted to cause damage)Security Mechanism-- It is a mechanism that is designed todetectpreventrecoverfrom security attackSecurity Service--makes use of one or more security mechanism
What type of applications use network security services?
Antivirus software is common for network security. They provide firewall protection and site blocking to prevent any malicious attacks to your central server. Encryption and decription technologies are also used to protect sensitive data.
Why can traditional network security devices not be used to block web application attacks?
web application attacks use Web Browsers that cannot be controlled on a local computer
What makes one an ethical hacker?
An ethical hacker is someone who attacks the security systems of a computer and network with the consent of its owners. Ethical hackers are used to test the security of a system and seek ways to improve it.
