Discussion 5.1 Denial of Service (DoS) Attack or Intrusion
Discussion 5.1 Denial of Service (DoS) Attack or Intrusion Initial Post (300 words): APA style https://libguides.uww.edu/apa/format
How vulnerable is your workplace (or an organization you know) to a denial of service (DoS) attack or intrusion?
- What should be done about such vulnerabilities?
- Why can’t perfect IT system security be achieved?
- How should you manage against malicious threats if protection is never perfect?
Provide at least one reference to support your post.
In your response post, comment on whether you agree or disagree with your classmates, raise relevant questions, and share additional resources.
Clas vidoe from lecture Ury, W. (2014, March 4). The walk from “no” to “yes” [Video]. TEDxMidwest.
Grading Criteria
- Initial post (50%)
- Posted on time and to required length. Addresses the topic of the discussion. Provides personal insights, thoughtful reflection, supporting examples and references. References are listed in the required style. Tone is professional.
- Response post (30%)
- Responds to 2 or more students. Responses provide additional insights and/or raise questions that require reflection. Shares multiple points of view. References are listed in the required style. Tone is professional.
- Summary post (10%)
- Provides meaningful summary and response. Demonstrates reflection and further analysis. Supports statements with citations and references.
- Grammar and mechanics (10%)
- No spelling or grammatical errors. Clearly and succinctly expressed thoughts.