Cyber Security
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Attack Methods and Defences
Push a bit harder. Apply what you know to less familiar problems.
Computer Science · Medium
5
questions · ~4 min · 3 hints each (−5 pts)
Confidence tracking, 3-tier hints and instant feedback.
What you'll learn
Each question helps you build key knowledge and skills.
- 1Brute force attacks systematically try many password combinations, while denial of service attacks flood a server with traffic to make it unavailable to legitimate users.
- 2A distributed denial of service attack uses many devices, often a botnet, at once, making it much harder to block than an attack from a single source.
- 3SQL injection attacks insert malicious code into database queries through vulnerable input fields, and can be prevented through input validation.
- 4Symmetric encryption uses one shared key while asymmetric encryption uses a public and private key pair, each suited to different situations.
- 5Penetration testing involves authorised experts simulating attacks to find and fix vulnerabilities before criminals can exploit them, and organisations often support this with clear acceptable use policies.
Question mix
A mix of question types to build your skills.
- Multiple choice×4
- Short answer×1
Different question types help you think in different ways.
How it works
A simple 3-step process
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Rate your confidence
Tell us how sure you feel before answering. It helps us understand your starting point.
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Use hints if stuck
Get up to 3 helpful hints per question. Each hint costs 5 Treasure Points.
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This takes about 4 minutes.