Comprehensive Guide to Defending Against Flood Attacks
Flood attacks, particularly distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) and its variations, have become one of the most prevalent and dangerous types of cyberattacks targeting network infrastructures today. These attacks aim to overwhelm a network or server with excessive traffic, causing legitimate requests to be delayed or dropped. The results can range from degraded performance to complete network downtime, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and critical service disruptions.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into the technical aspects of flood attacks, examine common types of attacks, and explore proven strategies to mitigate and defend against these sophisticated threats.
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