NTC249 Week 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2+dq3) Latest

NTC249 Wide Area Networking Concepts

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1  What are some of the greatest security risks to a WAN? Provide an example of one risk and discuss the potential consequences and possible precautions.

DQ 2 · Network attacks come in many forms. Broadley, et al. (2009) point out a new method where the attacker creates a covert communication channel by changing the timing of part of a real signal and sneaking in. Analyze and discuss whether your system at work could be attacked by this methodology and if you think so what are you going to do about it?

DQ 3 Find a web site, an article on a web site or a peer reviewed article that is related to this weeks material.  Write a 250-300 word synopsis what you have found and explain why you think it is relevant.  Make sure you include the references and links to the article or web site.