DDoS: First Line of Defense

DDoS attacks have existed for years. But the latest wave brings new threats to organizations. How should they defend against these attacks? Ashley Stephenson of Corero Network Security offers insights. DDoS attacks have existed for years. But the latest wave brings new threats to organizations. How should they defend against these attacks? Ashley Stephenson of Corero Network Security offers insights. In an interview about defending against the new, sophisticated DDoS attacks, Stephenson discusses: What's new about the attacks we're seeing; Why traditional defenses are insufficient; How organizations can mitigate their risks by deploying a new defensive strategy.