Understanding Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks and Effective Prevention Strategies
The Denial of Service (DoS) attacks are a persistent and formidable cyber threat that has existed for a long. While there can be several purposes behind carrying out a DoS attack, such as extortion, ransom, activism, or cyberwarfare, DoS attacks come in various forms and various layers.
According to Research Gate, the cost of DoS attacks has steadily been on the rise with around 15.4 million loss in 2023, and are expected to grow even more in the future.
Whether a student looking to start a cybersecurity career, or a cybersecurity specialist looking to design efficient security strategies, they will often come across this type of attack in their organizations. Hence it is necessary to get the basics of DoS clear. With a comprehensive guide on “Understanding Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks and Effective Prevention Strategies”, designed by USCSI®, we aim to explore different components of DoS attacks. In this detailed guide you will learn about:
- What are DoS attacks?
- Their different types
- How DoS attacks are carried out
- Why is it done
- And how to avoid them
After going through this document, you will have a strong understanding of identifying and mitigating these types of attacks.
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