A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack uses an army of compromised internet-connected devices to overwhelm systems and bandwidth with junk traffic, preventing legitimate access and use.

How DDoS Attacks Relate to Managed IT:

– Leverages hijacked endpoint bots and internet of things devices to bombard targets from all sides.
– Significantly more destructive variation of standard denial of service methods.
– MSPs provide advanced threat protection, traffic analysis, scrubbing services and emergency response.

Example:

A hospital fends off an extortion-based terabit DDoS barrage targeting patient medical devices launched by an organized cybercriminal group through working with their MSP security team.

Key Takeaways:

– Exponentially amplifies DoS impact by conscripting botnets delivering immense floods.
– MSP secuity services offer sophisticated models to withstand events.
– Poses immense risk for manufacturers, healthcare systems and financial services companies.
– WPG’s layered defenses prevent and tackle aggressive attempts.