How DDoS Attacks Defy Conventional Security Wisdom

Posted April 18, 2012 | Technology |

Over the past 12-15 months, there have been numerous high-profile distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks launched against very prominent organizations. The motivation of "hacktivism," combined with the swiftness with which these attacks can be launched and redirected at other organizations, has caused many in the information security industry to rethink the threat landscape.

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Jason Stradley
Jason Stradley is a security executive with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to execute his vision. Known for strong organizational and thought leadership, he combines those qualities to motivate others to excellence. Mr. Stradley is a Senior Security Consultant for British Telecom, providing high-level strategic security and business consulting to Fortune 500 clients. Before this, he was responsible for the information security program… Read More
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