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Let's do a little mental experiment: imagine driving on a road to go to work. There are other cars on the road, but generally, everything runs smoothly at a legally defined speed limit. Then, when you approach an entrance ramp, more cars gather. And more and more until all the sudden traffic decreases, if that's the case. This is what a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a method by which cybercriminals flood a network with so much traffic that it cannot function or communicate as it normally would. What is a DDOS Attack? DDoS is a simple, effective and powerful technique that feeds on dangerous devices and bad digital habits. Today, it is one of the most problematic areas of cybersecurity simply because it is extremely difficult to prevent and mitigate. And no matter the size of a website. For example, Dyn, a major service provider for popular websites, went offline last October. Just before the attack, Brian Krebs, a popular cybersecurity reporter, su...

The case for a managed DDoS mitigation and protection service is well established. Partnering with a vendor who can monitor system operation eliminates a major IT problem, increases your team's resources, and provides access to the DDoS experience. But all managed DDoS services are not the same. How can you tell a good one from a good one? Here are the resources to search. Flexibility to manage custom workflows You may already have some processes and operating procedures in place to manage DDoS threats. A managed service provider should be able to adapt and align with you, instead of forcing you to modify their processes. For example, what is your contact and communication protocol? In what situations do you want the service provider to initiate a mitigation action or request your authorization? Can the provider take different measures based on different types of alerts or event levels? A great provider will have time to understand their processes and will have the flexib...