DDoS mitigation: How to stop DDoS attacks

A DDoS attack can wreak havoc on an organization, but a number of strategies can help stop such attacks and minimize their damage.

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• Michael Cobb

By the time a distributed denial-of-service attack has been identified, an organization's online services will already be crumbling. At this point, it is key to minimize the damage and downtime.

Proper network security measures are key to keeping DDoS attackers at bay, but attackers will inevitably bypass defensive strategies. If under attack, organizations should take the following steps to stop the attack and mitigate its effects.