DDoS Deep Dive
Welcome to another episode of Conf T with your SE! We're excited to bring you a deep dive into Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks with our hosts Bryan and Tom, and special guests Mike Geller and Bryan Green.
In this episode, we cover:
- Current and Recent DDoS Attacks and Hacktivism: We kick things off with an overview of recent events in the world of DDoS attacks, shining a light on the alarming rise of hacktivism.
- Reasons for DDoS Campaigns: Understand the motivations behind these malicious actions, from political motivations to cybercrime.
- Impacts to Businesses and Organizations: We delve into the repercussions of service unavailability, including the need to go out of band – the desperate behaviors that result from DDoS attacks.
- Pre-Attack Planning: Our guests highlight the importance of having an action plan before the crisis hits.
- Types of DDoS Attacks: From volumetric attacks to application layer attacks, we break down the different DDoS strategies cybercriminals use.
- DDoS as a Distraction: We discuss how DDoS attacks can be a smokescreen for a much larger, more devastating attack, and how this can go unnoticed due to resource saturation.
- The Importance of Defense in Depth: Discover the necessity of a multi-layered security approach to combat DDoS attacks effectively.
- The Democratization of DDoS Attacks: As barriers to entry lower, sophisticated DDoS attacks are becoming a commodity. We explore this dangerous trend and its implications.
Don't miss this insightful discussion, packed with essential advice for fortifying your defenses against the ever-present threat of DDoS attacks! Connect with the Show Like us on Facebook:
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Creators and Guests
Host
Bryan Young
Host & Creator • Solutions Engineer. Bryan Young created Conf T in 2019 and brings real-world experience across networking, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and the wonderfully complicated world of enterprise technology.
Host
Tom Porto
Co-Host • Solutions Engineer. Tom Porto is a seasoned Solutions Engineer and longtime Conf T co-host, bringing technical depth, real-world experience, and plenty of opinions back to the terminal.
Guest
Bryan Green
Cybersecurity Specialist • DDoS Defense. Bryan Green is a security professional focused on network resilience and protecting infrastructure from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Guest
Mike Geller
Cybersecurity Specialist • DDoS Defense. Mike Geller is a security professional focused on understanding and defending networks against distributed denial-of-service attacks.
