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BrandPost: What is a Reflection/Amplification DDoS Attack?

CSO Magazine

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many organizations to accelerate digital transformation efforts in response to an exploding need for remote connectivity. In particular, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack s have risen dramatically.

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What does the Colonial Pipeline attack tell us about security today?

IT Security Guru

The first relates to reports that there was no Chief Security Officer (CSO) in place. Fast forward to today and its rare not to have a CSO for very obvious reasons. Not to have a solid security strategy is also at odds with the business and digital transformation strategies that companies are embarking on.