Types of Cyber Attacks & Defense Mechanisms

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This course provides a detailed understanding of different types of cyber attacks and the defense mechanisms used to protect systems from them. From malware and phishing to advanced persistent threats (APT) and zero-day exploits, students will gain hands-on knowledge of how attackers operate and how organizations defend themselves using security tools and best practices.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify, analyze, and mitigate common cyber attacks effectively

What Will You Learn?

  • Identify major types of cyber attacks and their impacts
  • Understand malware, phishing, and DDoS attacks in detail
  • Learn to use defensive tools like firewalls, IDS, and WAF
  • Perform basic incident response and threat mitigation
  • Apply cyber defense strategies in real-world scenarios

Course Content

Introduction to Cyber Attacks
What is a Cyber Attack? History of Major Cyber Attacks Categories of Attacks (Active vs Passive) Understanding the Attack Lifecycle

Malware and Its Types
Viruses, Worms, and Trojans Explained Spyware and Adware Ransomware Case Studies Defense Tools Against Malware

Phishing and Social Engineering
How Phishing Works Email & Website Spoofing Social Engineering Techniques Prevention and User Awareness

Network-Based Attacks
Denial of Service (DoS) & Distributed DoS (DDoS) Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks Packet Sniffing and ARP Spoofing Firewalls & Intrusion Detection Systems

Web Application Attacks
SQL Injection Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)

Advanced Threats & Defense Mechanisms
Zero-Day Exploits Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Practical Defense Strategies
Defense-in-Depth Model Incident Response & Forensics Risk Assessment and Mitigation Real-World Case Studies

Course Recap and Career Path
Summary of Learned Concepts Real-Life Implementation Tips Preparing for Cyber Defense Certifications

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