Visit the Web site for the Computer Emergency Response Team at www.cert.org/tech_tips/denial_of_service.html and answer the following:

a. What are the three basic types of denial-of-service attacks?

b. What impact can denial-of-service attacks have on an organization?

c. What other devices or activities within an organization might be impacted by denial-of-service attacks?

d. Name three steps organizations might take to prevent denial-of-service attacks.

If the previously given URL is no longer active, conduct a Web search for “denial-of-service attacks.” Other active links can provide answers to the questions.