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How DNS filtering works and why businesses need it

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a cornerstone of the internet. DNS servers connect URL names that humans can read to unique Internet Protocol (IP) addresses that web browsers can understand. Without DNS, we’d all be typing in long, seemingly random combinations of characters and numbers in order to get anywhere online! However, this dependency opens up the possibility for misuse. From domain hijacking and cache poisoning to Denial of Service attacks, DNS is no … More ? The post How DNS filtering works and why businesses need it appeared first on Help Net Security .

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CISO’s guide to an effective post-incident board report

A successful cyberattack is undoubtedly one of the most disruptive events an organization can experience. Whether it’s phishing, DDoS, ransomware or SQL injection, the incident often results in major service failures and potentially massive revenue loss, as well as damage to brand reputation and customer trust. As CISO, you are charged not just with overseeing the response and mitigation processes post-breach but also with assembling all relevant information in a post-incident report to the board. … More ? The post CISO’s guide to an effective post-incident board report appeared first on Help Net Security .

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Subverting protection into DDoS attacks

On average, DNSSEC reflection can transform an 80-byte query into a 2,313-byte response, an amplification factor of nearly 30 times, which can easily cause a network service outage during a DDoS attack, resulting in lost revenue and data breaches, according to Neustar. DNSSEC was designed to provide integrity and authentication to DNS, which it accomplishes with complex digital signatures and key exchanges. As a result, when a DNS record is transferred to DNSSEC, an extraordinary … More ?

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How visibility can help detect and counter DDoS attacks

It’s been proven that preventive medical strategies are more cost-effective for treatment and better solutions to support long-term health than reactive medical measures. Anticipating issues and preparing for and supporting healthy systems is simply more logical than troubleshooting and fixing things when they go wrong. The same concept has been successfully used in IT security for years and it should be no different when planning for DDoS attacks. But despite their relatively predictable nature and … More ?

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Jaku: Analysis of a botnet

In May 2016, the Special Investigations team at Forcepoint revealed the existence of a botnet campaign that is unique in targeting a very small number of individuals while in tandem, herding thousands of victims into general groups. The discovery, known as Jaku, offers vital insight into the workings and characteristics of a botnet, as well as specific understanding of a targeted attack that differs from the scattergun approach of broader botnet activities. It also sheds … More ?

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Whitepaper: Protecting financial institutions from DDoS attacks

In response to the growing DDoS threat, the FFIEC issued a statement requiring banks and financial institutions to monitor their networks for DDoS attacks and proactively implement DDoS mitigation strategies. Whitepaper Read the Protecting financial institutions from DDoS attacks whitepaper and find out: What are the implications of DDoS attacks for the financial industry. What are the best practices for minimizing the risk of a DDoS attack. How Incapsula’s DDoS Protection service helps you comply … More ?

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Calculate the cost and probability of a DDoS attack

DDoS attacks are becoming increasingly larger, more complex, and perpetrated by cyber extortionist instead of hacktivists and vandals, according to a recent survey from Arbor Networks. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan finds that the DDoS mitigation market earned revenues of $449.5 million in 2014 and estimates this to more than double to $977.2 million by 2019. DDoS Downtime Calculator Incapsula’s DDoS Downtime Calculator is designed to help you assess the risks associated with an … More ?

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