2 • BEGINNER • DDoS Basics and Types
DoS vs DDoS
This lesson covers DoS vs DDoS in the context of DDoS Basics and Types. Topics include: traceroute target.com, curl -I https://target.com, Wireshark capture. Educational and defensive use only.
Code Example
// SYN cookie (kernel)
// Encode seq in cookie, verify on ACK
// No state until connection establishedCommands & References
- traceroute target.com
- curl -I https://target.com
- Wireshark capture
Lab Steps
- Set up your lab: traceroute target.com
- Understand the attack or defense mechanism.
- Apply in a controlled environment.
- Document findings.
- Consider mitigation strategies.
Exercises
- Research recent DDoS incidents.
- Design a defense for a sample scenario.
- Review legal implications.
- Practice incident response.