DDoS Resilience: Architecting For Novel Attack Vectors
Imagine your favorite online store suddenly becoming unavailable, right in the middle of a big sale. Or picture your bank's website crashing when you urgently need to transfer funds. This frustrating scenario could be the result of a DDoS attack, a malicious attempt to disrupt online services. Understanding what DDoS attacks are and how they work is crucial for anyone involved in running or using online platforms. This article will delve into the complexities of DDoS attacks, their different types, and the effective strategies to mitigate them.
What is a DDoS Attack?
Defining Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)
A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is a type of cyberattack in which multiple compromised computer systems are used to target a single system, such as a server, website,...