Arbor Networks: Mythbusting the Beliefs of DDoS Protection

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) is probably not a good name to use anymore.

Its term brings to mind old-school network attacks much in the way Pittsburgh still carries a reputation for being a dirty and smoky city. Neither of these could be further from the true. Both have evolved beyond their original descriptions—Pittsburgh for the better, and DDoS...not so much.

There are five common mistakes that enterprises make when addressing DDoS. This white paper will shed some light on these failed practices, and provide insight into why they do not work.

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) is probably not a good name to use anymore.

Whether you are part of the network operations or security operations team, the threat of a DDoS attack is real. The types of attack vectors are complex. The need for a multi-layered integrated approach for effective protection is vital.