To defend a network effectively, you must understand what you're defending against. Here’s a look at some of the most common threats:
- Phishing: Deceptive emails or messages that trick users into revealing sensitive data or installing malware.
Malware: Malicious software like viruses, worms, and ransomware designed to damage or gain unauthorized access.
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks: Where an attacker secretly intercepts and relays communication between two parties.
Denial-of-Service (DDoS): An attack that floods a system with traffic to overwhelm resources and make it unavailable to legitimate users.
SQL Injection: Inserting malicious code into a server that uses SQL, forcing it to reveal information it shouldn't.
Awareness of these attack vectors is the first step in implementing the right security controls to stop them.