Answer to Question #193868 in Computer Networks for Zeeshan

Question

What kind of network related attacks can be possible for university networks? How can we

achieve security to prevent those security loopholes? Share your thoughts.

Answer 1

Few common network related attack are listed below which can be possible for university network-

• Unauthorized access: In this attacker have the access without the permission.
• Distributed Denial of service
• Man in the middle attack.
• SQL injection attack
• Insider threat

Precaution to secure the network-

• Segregate the network.
• Regulate access to the internet via proxy server.
• Need to placed the security device correctly.
• Use the network access translation.
• Need to block the suspicious behavior.