DDoS Attack means distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack and is a cybercrime where the attacker floods a server with internet traffic to prevent users from accessing connected online services and sites. The goal is to overload the target’s resources, causing it to slow down, crash, or become unavailable to legitimate users.
Volume-based attacks: This type of attack aims to control all available bandwidth between the victim and the larger internet. Domain name system (DNS) amplification is an example of a volume-based attack. In this scenario, the attacker spoofs the target's address, and then sends a DNS name lookup request to an open DNS server with the spoofed address.
When the DNS server sends the DNS record response, it is sent instead to the target, resulting in the target receiving an amplification of the attacker’s initially small query.
Protocol attacks: Protocol attacks exploit weaknesses in network protocols by overloading servers, firewalls, or other resources.
Application layer attacks: These attacks target specific applications or services by sending numerous requests that appear legitimate but instead overwhelm the application (e.g., HTTP flood) - these attacks are difficult to flag as malicious.
As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, along with the number of remote employees working from home, the number of devices connected to a network will also rise. However, the security of these IoT devices may not always keep pace, leaving the connected networks exposed to potential attacks. This makes DDoS protection and mitigation more critical than ever.
We offer a wide range of solutions to handle DDoS attacks, including both cloud-based and on-premises options, ensuring effective mitigation and management of such threats. By partnering with leading providers, we deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers.
Our cloud-based DDoS protection includes as an example:
For on-premises solutions, we offer: