Flooding: A type of security attack where the network or system is overwhelmed with traffic or data, resulting in overconsumption of available resources. It could lead to system slowdowns or, in extreme cases, cause the system to crash entirely. Common types of flooding include Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, where an attacker inundates a network with unwanted traffic, often from a botnet.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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