1️⃣ What is Network Security?
Network Security is the practice of protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and resources in a network. It includes tools, policies, and procedures to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or disruption.
🛡️ 3️⃣ Common Network Security Threats
- Malware (Viruses, Worms, Trojans): Malicious software designed to harm systems.
- Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to steal sensitive data through fake emails or websites.
- Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS): Overwhelms a system, making it unavailable to users.
- Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks: Intercepting communication between two parties.
- SQL Injection: Inserting malicious SQL queries into input fields to manipulate databases.
- Zero-Day Exploits: Attacks that exploit vulnerabilities before they’re patched.