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.