In today’s world, a large amount of sensitive and secret information can be found in databases and fileservers connected to the Internet. A company’s sales may demand that they maintain a presence on the Internet and downtime of only a few minutes may result in the loss of thousands of dollars. The business environment of the 21st century requires that companies build stronger IT security controls and implement true security. Companies must consider the cost of a DDoS attack before it happens and implement controls to mitigate an attack should it occur. The cost of not doing so may result in the business failing, loss of life, and more. 

Continue reading to learn more about defending against DDoS attacks and strengthening security controls.