DDoS Protection , Events , Security Operations

The Weaponization of DDoS

Arbor's Darren Anstee on How to Defend Against Powerful DDoS for Hire
Darren Anstee of Arbor Networks

The Mirai botnet is just the most high-profile example of the new weaponization of DDoS. Attacks are stronger than ever, and multilayer defenses are needed to prevent disruption and distraction, says Darren Anstee of Arbor Networks.

See Also: Combat IT Team Burnout by Embracing Automation

In a video interview at the recent Infosecurity Europe conference in London, Anstee discusses:

  • The power of today's top DDoS attacks;
  • The proliferation of botnets for hire;
  • The importance of multiple layers defenses on premises and in the cloud.

Anstee has 20 years of experience in pre-sales, consultancy and support for telecom and security solutions. As chief security technologist at Arbor Networks, he works across the research, strategy and pre-sales aspects of Arbor's traffic monitoring, threat detection and mitigation solutions for service providers and enterprises around the world. He previously spent more than eight years at core routing and switching product vendors.


About the Author

Tom Field

Tom Field

Senior Vice President, Editorial, ISMG

Field is responsible for all of ISMG's 28 global media properties and its team of journalists. He also helped to develop and lead ISMG's award-winning summit series that has brought together security practitioners and industry influencers from around the world, as well as ISMG's series of exclusive executive roundtables.




Around the Network

Our website uses cookies. Cookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how visitors use our website. By browsing databreachtoday.asia, you agree to our use of cookies.