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DDoS Attack: Smoke Screen or Smoke Signal?
08-Apr-2016
North America
Strategic Forecasting
D564-00-E8-00-00
IT03009-NA-SF_17738
Where there is smoke, there is fire. Businesses must recognize DDoS attacks for the data security threat that they are, instead of the simple nuisances of earlier years. In this insight, Stratecast |Frost & Sullivan details the growing threat from smoke screen DDoS attacks, and offers business leaders recommendations for properly understanding DDoS risk in a cyber security context.
Introduction
Smoke Screen Attacks Introduce Heightened DDoS Risk Levels
Smoke Screen DDoS Risk Requires Strategic Adjustments
Recommendations for More Complete Assessments of DDoS Risk
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