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Network Attacks and Countermeasures

noun

Definition

  1. 1.Network attacks aim to disrupt, disable, or gain unauthorized access to networks, while countermeasures include firewalls, IDPS, and encryption to protect against such threats.

Example

A DDoS attack is mitigated using a CDN to absorb and distribute the traffic, preventing service disruption.

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