Welcome to InfoRiskToday’s DDoS Resource Center!

The latest news, views and education about distributed-denial-of-service attacks. New, sophisticated DDoS attacks have increased throughout the world, and security experts predict this trend will continue. Use this DDoS Resource Center for the latest information on detection, mitigation, incident response and ongoing risk management.

Zero Trust Is More Than A Buzzword

Isa Jones • January 14, 2022

Since no one is trusted in this model, insider and outsider access needs to be verified and authenticated each time a user logs into a system.

Governance & Risk Management

What is a Fileless Cyberattack?

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Access Management

The ROI of Shift-Left Automated Testing

Information Security Media Group • December 1, 2021

Forrester evaluates the benefits of automated testing for the mainframe.

Access Management

The Evolution of Privileged User Monitoring for Mainframes

Information Security Media Group • December 1, 2021

Learn how the latest advances in privileged user monitoring can close windows of opportunity for attackers and keep business-critical data safe from credential theft, lateral attack movement, ransomware, and other threats.

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks

How to Stop a Potential Ransomware Attack Before it Happens

Information Security Media Group • December 1, 2021

In this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how you can get out in front of the ransomware threat to stop hackers from locking down your data in the first place.

CISO Trainings

Tips for Surviving Big Game Ransomware Attacks

Corey Nachreiner • November 16, 2021

Why has the cybercriminal underground put so much effort toward the professionalization of ransomware? Simply put, they are making tons of money from it.

3rd Party Risk Management

Risk Quantification 101: Communicate Risk in Dollars and Cents

Information Security Media Group • November 9, 2021

In this video, LogicGate and Protiviti explores the fundamentals of risk quantification and highlight how the practice empowers you to leverage the power of risk confidently and strategically.

Cybercrime

Voipfone DDoS Attacks Raise Specter of Protection Racket

Mihir Bagwe • October 28, 2021

Telecom company Voipfone has come under a severe "extortion-based" DDoS attack from foreign entities, according to a tweet by the U.K.-based company. The attack is likely a continuation of the one observed on Thursday, although the company stated that all its systems remained operational.

DDoS Protection

Microsoft Says It Mitigated Largest-Ever DDoS Attack

Soumik Ghosh • October 13, 2021

Microsoft disclosed that it mitigated a 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack, which was 140% higher in scale than any previously recorded network volumetric event on Azure. The firm and some security experts say that attacks of this magnitude could wreak havoc on targeted companies and are difficult to mitigate.

Application Security & Online Fraud

Fraud Transformation: Balancing Business and Customer Needs

Tom Field • October 11, 2021

More than two-thirds of survey respondents say they take a balanced approach - business, customers and compliance - investing in fraud prevention technology. So, why do they also report customer friction among their top challenges? BioCatch's Raj Dasgupta analyzes the results of the new Fraud Transformation Survey.

Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Frances Undelikwo, Fidelity Bank

Suparna Goswami • October 11, 2021

Dr. Frances Undelikwo, divisional head of IT and operational risk management at Fidelity Bank in Nigeria, says she found her passion by trying out different departments and fields under information security. She discusses her career path and current role.

CISO Trainings

Analyzing the Results of the 2021 Cybersecurity Complexity Study, EU & UK

Information Security Media Group • October 8, 2021

In this exclusive interview, Martin Cook, Senior Solutions Engineer with ReliaQuest, discusses how to reduce complexity, increase visibility and tap into new resources to enhance your own abilities to detect, investigate and respond to attacks.

Application Security

Layers of API Security and Log4j: Beyond the OWASP Top 10

Tom Field • December 23, 2021

Everyone knows the OWASP Top 10 lists of application security and API risks. But what about #11 and beyond - aren't those key priorities, too? Matt Tesauro of Noname Security talks about "Beyond the Top 10" and relates it back to mitigating the Log4j zero-day vulnerability.

Identity & Access Management

Why We Need an Identity Data Fabric

Tom Field • December 22, 2021

Identity: In most instances it can be an asset. But occasionally, left improperly secured, it can be a roadblock for an enterprise. Wade Ellery of Radiant Logic explains the Identity Data Fabric and how it can help enterprises solve major business problems.