1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 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! &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Connect with the Show Like us on Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/conft.show Follow us on Twitter:&amp;nbsp;https://twitter.com/ConftShow Conf T with your SE http://conft.show <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27003561/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/27003561