CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 2.4.8 – DoS and DDoS

Objective:

  • Students will analyze potential indicators associated with network attacks.

Standards:

CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
2.4 – Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity

  • Network Attacks
    • Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)
      • Amplified
      • Reflected

Guiding Question:

What are 3 types of DDoS attacks and how can you defend against them?

Resources:

Assignment:

  1. Read the 2.4.8 – DoS and DDoS.pptx presentation in today’s class.
  2. Complete the Case Study – Botnet Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
  3. We will conduct a DoS Lab Activity when we return from the Veterans Day recess on Wednesday!

Assigned: November 10th, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 12th, 2025