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Common Attack Methods Part 1

June 2024 with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn about some of the most common attack methods used by hackers. We'll learn to recognize and defend against Advanced Persistent Threats (ADPs), back doors, brute force attacks and more.

Recommended Experience

Basic familiarity with cybersecurity concepts and terminology
Entry-level networking knowledge
An understanding of cyber threats

Related certifications

ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Related Job Functions

Security analyst
Penetration tester
Network security technician

James got his start in IT by becoming the de facto IT professional for a nonprofit organization — and the rest was history. He has over three decades of IT experience.

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Skill Outline

1. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) (8:14)
2. Back Door (5:41)
3. Brute Force (10:55)
4. Buffer Overflow (3:23)
5. Covert Channels (5:22)

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