Please enable JavaScript to use CodeHS

Advanced Cybersecurity

Lesson 5.1 Network Attacks

Description

This lesson is an introduction to network attacks. Students review how data is transmitted over the internet and learn how attacks occur by exploiting vulnerabilities in open ports.


Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Define vulnerability and exploits
  • Explain the role of open ports in a network attack
  • Explain how a network scan can help identify vulnerabilities