DDoS Mitigation: Outsmarting Botnets With Adaptive Defense
Imagine your favorite online store suddenly becoming inaccessible right before a major sale. You try to log in, but the page just times out. This frustrating experience could be the result of a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, a common and potentially devastating cyber threat that businesses and organizations face every day. Understanding what DDoS attacks are, how they work, and how to protect against them is crucial for maintaining a secure online presence.
What is a DDoS Attack?
Definition and Purpose
A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources. Unlike a simple Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack that originates...