Describe the difference between standard ACLs and extended ACLs, highlighting the additional criteria that extended ACLs can filter traffic on.
Access Control Lists (ACLs) are an integral part of network security, allowing administrators to control the flow of traffic within a network by defining rules for permitting or denying packets based on various criteria. Two main types of ACLs are standard ACLs and extended ACLs, each serving distinct purposes in filtering network traffic. Understanding the
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How can a denial-of-service attack be carried out on a video conferencing application, rendering a user's computer unresponsive?
A denial-of-service (DoS) attack on a video conferencing application can be carried out in several ways, rendering a user's computer unresponsive. In order to understand how this attack is executed, it is crucial to comprehend the underlying mechanisms of video conferencing applications and the vulnerabilities that can be exploited. Video conferencing applications rely on a
How does Cloud CDN protect against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks?
Cloud CDN, a service provided by Google Cloud Platform (GCP), offers several features to protect against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. DDoS attacks aim to overwhelm a target server or network with a flood of traffic, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users. Cloud CDN employs various techniques to detect and mitigate these attacks, ensuring
- Published in Cloud Computing, EITC/CL/GCP Google Cloud Platform, GCP basic concepts, Cloud CDN, Examination review