Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks

Denial-of-service attack

A Denial-of-Service attack is a cyber-attack that seeks to make a machine or network resource unavailable by flooding it with superfluous requests, preventing legitimate requests from being fulfilled. DDoS attacks originate from multiple sources and require more sophisticated strategies to mitigate. DoS attacks are often motivated by revenge, blackmail, or hacktivism.

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CS 261N: Internet/Network Security

UC Berkeley

Fall 2022

This course offers a comprehensive study of network security, exploring areas like denial-of-service, network monitoring, botnets, and internet ethics. It leans towards a research-based approach with a major team project. The class features a deep dive into seminal papers rather than the latest trends. Prerequisites include CS 168/EE 122 and CS 161 or their equivalents.

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CS 161: Computer Security

UC Berkeley

Summer 2022

This course offers an introduction to computer security, including cryptography, operating system security, network security, and software security. It uses case studies from real-world systems. Prerequisites include experience working with large codebases and a basic understanding of modular arithmetic/set notation.

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