MIS: Chapter 10 Video: Information Security Management

Based on the information provided in this​ video, which of the following describes an attack in which a hacker floods a Web server with so many requests that it becomes unavailable to its intended​ users?

denial-of-service

Based on the information provided in this​ video, what is the single largest threat to the availability of the​ Internet?

denial-of-service attacks

According to the DHS agent portrayed in this​ video, which of the following best describes the activity of a​ phisher?

masquerading as a trustworthy entity

According to the Agent​ Macy, which of the following describes an attack in which an unauthorized user gains access to an unprotected​ network?

sniffing

According to the DHS agent portrayed in this​ video, when discussing computer information​ security, APT is the acronym for​ _____.

advanced persistent threat