Cyber Security Flowchart for User Authentication and Threats

This flowchart visually outlines the typical user authentication process, alongside common cyber threats and the security measures implemented to mitigate them. It details how a legitimate user attempts to log in, leading to user authentication. In cases of failed attempts, the system is designed to show generic error messages, lock accounts after a specified number of failed login attempts, and enforce password complexity rules. Critically, the diagram also illustrates how a hacker or malicious user might exploit vulnerabilities through brute-force authentication and dictionary attacks to harvest valid user accounts. The flow clearly shows how the security measures—like generic error messages, account locking, and password validation—actively work to mitigate these malicious attack vectors, emphasizing the defensive layers an application server provides.

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