AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Introduction to Server Security

The video tutorial covers foundational principles of server security, including firewall configuration, network monitoring, and best practices. It explains the role of server ports in handling HTTP requests and highlights common server attacks such as DDoS, directory traversal, and brute force attacks. The tutorial also provides methods to mitigate these attacks, emphasizing the importance of securing the hosting environment for web applications.

What is a key component of server security that involves controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic?

• Data encryption

• User authentication

• Load balancing

• Firewall configuration

Which port is commonly used for encrypted web traffic?

• Port 80

• Port 25

• Port 443

• Port 21

What is the primary goal of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

• To gain unauthorized access to the server

• To redirect traffic to a different server

• To crash the server by overwhelming it with requests

• To steal data from the server

How do botnets contribute to DDoS attacks?

• By redirecting server traffic

• By blocking server ports

• By generating a large number of HTTP requests

• By encrypting server data

What is a directory traversal attack primarily aimed at?

• Accessing restricted files outside the web root directory

• Overloading the server with requests

• Intercepting data packets

• Modifying server configurations

In a brute force attack, what is the attacker attempting to do?

• Overload the server with traffic

• Encrypt server data

• Gain access by guessing login credentials

• Redirect server traffic

What is a common method used in brute force attacks to guess passwords?

• Redirecting login requests

• Intercepting network traffic

• Using a list of dictionary words

• Encrypting login attempts