Managing Risk
Distributed Denial of Service Defense: On-Premises or in the Cloud
Executive Summary
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are devastating and difficult to trace. The only defense is to use purpose-built appliances that stay a step ahead of the attackers. This Nemertes issue paper concludes that the unique characteristics of a DDoS attack, plus significant cost savings, make cloud-based services a better option.
Related Content
- AT&T MPLS: Supporting Network-based Security
- AT&T MPLS: Maximizing Hosting and Security
- Protecting Your Business: Respond and Restore
* Exclusive for members of the AT&T Networking Exchange.

