ICMP and DDoS Attacks: A Medical Center Case Study “Cybersecurity is not just about technology, It’s about the people who use it. It’s important to create a culture of security where everyone understands the risks and takes responsibility for protecting themselves and their organization.” - Stephania Mango Working in cybersecurity at St. Gabriel’s Medical Center , I’ve seen firsthand how critical network reliability is in supporting healthcare operations. One recent incident underscored this importance. When medical center staff were unable to access the records server, our team faced an urgent issue: core medical operations were suddenly disrupted, affecting everything from patient records to timely diagnostics. As a Network Engineer , I was responsible for investigating the issue, diagnosing the problem, and implementing an immediate solution to restore the center's functionality. What began as a routine network check quickly escalated when I realized I couldn’t remotely acc