A denial-of-service (DoS) attack refers to malicious efforts to overload systems and networks to disrupt access or operations by making key infrastructure elements inaccessible to intended users.

How DoS Attacks Relate to Managed IT:

– Floods bandwidth or resources by overloading systems with bogus requests and traffic.
– Can leverage botnets across endpoints and IoT devices for amplification.
– MSPs provide multilayered protection, traffic inspection, filtering and impact mitigation.

Example:

A DDoS attack brings down a university’s learning management portal and WiFi network just prior to final exam week in an attempt to extract ransom payments. The school’s MSP partner swiftly blocks the debilitating traffic flood.

Key Takeaways:

– Renders network resources or apps inaccessible through saturation techniques.
– MSP security services provide advanced threat protection and attack mitigation.
– Can severely impact services across healthcare, education, finance and other industries.
– WPG offers robust DoS prevention and emergency response capabilities.