The CISO’s Guide to Beating Web DDoS Attacks

The CISO’s Guide to Beating Web DDoS Attacks

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Published by: Research Desk Released: Sep 11, 2023

The first half of 2023 has seen an unparalleled rise in DDoS attack activity. DDoS attacks have grown in frequency, size, and sophistication, and the audacity of attackers seems only to be growing.

In particular, web DDoS attacks, have emerged as a particularly devastating threat to organizations across every vertical and geography. A new generation of attack tools is enabling attackers to launch new, and disruptive web DDoS tsunami attacks with ease. As a result, organizations are faced with the urgent need to enhance their defenses against these sophisticated and potent attacks.

The purpose of this guide is to outline some of the key trends in the modern DDoS threat landscape, explain why web DDoS attacks are such a threat, and show how organizations can protect themselves against such attacks.