Determine the type of attack
Determine the type of attack Previously, you learned about the eight Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) security domains. The domains can help you better understand how a security analyst's job duties can be organized into categories. Additionally, the domains can help establish an understanding of how to manage risk. In this reading, you will learn about additional methods of attack. You’ll also be able to recognize the types of risk these attacks present. Attack types Password attack A password attack is an attempt to access password-secured devices, systems, networks, or data. Some forms of password attacks that you’ll learn about later in the certificate program are: Brute force Rainbow table Password attacks fall under the communication and network security domain. Social engineering attack Social engineering is a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables. Some forms of social eng...