DDoS attack detection and prevention
Get the latest news and advice on DDoS attack detection and mitigation. Find out how to secure systems against flaws that can make your organization vulnerable to various types of DDoS attacks.
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DDoS attack detection and prevention News
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February 24, 2021
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Feb'21
Digital queues avert COVID-19 vaccine registration crashes
Q&A with Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince on how digital waiting rooms can help public health agencies register their constituents for COVID-19 vaccinations.
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January 26, 2021
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Jan'21
Akamai: Extortion attempts increase in DDoS attacks
New research from Akamai Technologies shows record-breaking DDoS attacks surged in 2020 while extortion-related campaigns against a variety of targets also increased.
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June 29, 2020
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Jun'20
Record-setting DDoS attacks indicate troubling trend
Akamai Technologies recently mitigated two of the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded on its platform, including a massive 809 million packets per second attack against a bank.
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April 05, 2019
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Apr'19
Radware: DDoS amplification attacks increasing, evolving
As DDoS attacks continue to evolve, planning for DDoS attack prevention and mitigation has become a critical business priority. Radware's Daniel Smith offers advice.
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SYN scanning
SYN scanning is a tactic that a malicious hacker can use to determine the state of a communications port without establishing a full connection. Continue Reading
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passive attack
A passive attack is a network attack in which a system is monitored and sometimes scanned for open ports and vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is one in which multiple compromised computer systems attack a target, such as a server, website or other network resource, and cause a denial of service for users of the targeted resource. Continue Reading
Evaluate DDoS attack detection and prevention Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Security observability vs. visibility and monitoring
Security observability, monitoring and visibility play different roles but together provide the tools to establish an all-encompassing enterprise security architecture. Continue Reading
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The ultimate guide to cybersecurity planning for businesses
This in-depth cybersecurity planning guide provides information and advice to help organizations develop a successful strategy to protect their IT systems from attacks. Continue Reading
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Do network layer and application layer DDoS attacks differ?
Network layer and application layer DDoS attacks are significant threats. Learn about the differences between them and what you can do to reduce their effects. Continue Reading
Manage DDoS attack detection and prevention
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Why nation-state cyberattacks must be top of mind for CISOs
Even though organizations face threats coming from many sources, one type of cyberattack should be top of mind for CISOs: those backed by nation-states. Here's why. Continue Reading
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Top 3 network security threats and how to protect against them
Enterprise networks are seemingly always under attack. Learn about the most common network security threats and what protections you should have in place. Continue Reading
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3 key questions to ask about unified communications security
Unified communications security can be tricky. Learn how to craft a strategy that addresses security challenges and the requirements of individual UC tools. Continue Reading
Problem Solve DDoS attack detection and prevention Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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3 ways to prevent DDoS attacks on networks
DDoS attacks on networks can result in devastating and expensive damage for organizations. Learn three ways to prevent and respond to DDoS attacks to keep company networks secure. Continue Reading
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3 DDoS mitigation strategies for enterprise networks
Enterprises can choose from three major approaches to mitigate DDoS attacks on their networks: Buy from an ISP, do it themselves or use a CDN service. Continue Reading
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How to handle nation-state cyberattacks on the enterprise
It's only a matter of time before nation-state cyberattacks that threaten government entities today target the enterprise. Follow our expert's tips to prepare in time. Continue Reading