You have started work as the IT manager for a new business wants to have a big web presence. The owner of the business has asked you to research DDOS (Distributed Denial of Service) ransom attacks like the one described in this article. A colleague has recommended a podcast , Security Now # 8 DDOS Attacks, done by security expert Steve Gibson. Transcripts of all of Steve's podcasts and links to other interesting information are at http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm.
You are required to create an annotated diagram(s) that show how DDOS attacks occur. You must show at least the following in your diagram and annotate the diagram with definitions/ descriptions of each.
web server
zombie
zombie fleet/ bot army
zombie master
malware
router
spoof
IP Address
web Client
bandwidth
packet
source IP
destination IP
dropped packet
Part II (28 Marks)
Your employer has previously externally hosted their web site. You have been asked to create an analysis of broadband options that would improve connection speeds and allow the business web server to be on site. Research and compare four of the the following internet connection options in Australia in terms ISP, upload speed, maximum download speed, cost, regional availability, download allowance, and other relevant factors (provide a hyper link to the information source)
- ISDN
- ADSL
- other DSL
- Fibre
- Cable
- Wireless Broadband
- Satellite
No comments:
Post a Comment