Module 3.2.2 - Fork Bombs & CIA Triad

Availability

The classification from the information security CIA triad that is targeted by a Denial of Service attack, such as a fork bomb.

Process table

The system component that eventually fills up during a fork bomb attack, preventing the creation of any new processes.

ulimit -u

The Linux BASH command and flag used by system administrators to prevent fork bomb attacks by setting limits on the number of processes a user can initiate.

categorize, threats, security

The CIA triad allows security professionals to __ various __ and attacks and is a key concept in information __.

virus, service, processes, table

A fork bomb is also known as a rabbit __ or wabbit and is a denial of __ attack that targets a system by launching new __ until no more can be created because the process __ is full.

availability, system

A fork bomb is an attack on __ as it prevents users from being able to use __ when they need them.

Confidentiality

The element of the CIA triad that means information must be kept private and secure.

Integrity

The element of the CIA triad which means that data should not be modified, deleted or added to by unauthorized persons or systems.

Availability

The element of the CIA triad which means that systems must be available to whomever requires them.