Arbor to discuss DDoS threat landscape at Gitex
DUBAI, September 30, 2015
Arbor Networks, the security division of NETSCOUT, is set to discuss the global distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack landscape and showcase its leading solutions for DDoS defense at an upcoming IT event in Dubai, UAE.
The Gitex Technology Week will run from October 18 to 22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
In July, NETSCOUT closed its acquisition of Danaher’s Communications Business, which included Arbor, Tektronix Communications, the Enterprise portion of Fluke Networks and VSS Monitoring, said a statement.
Arbor will be co-located at Gitex with NETSCOUT, Fluke Networks and VSS Monitoring, it said.
Mahmoud Samy, Arbor general manager - Middle East, said: “Cyber-crime tools and services have become so widely available they have achieved commodity status and this has resulted in an unprecedented number of cyber-attacks and network breaches.
"At Gitex, we’ll be helping businesses understand the threat landscape through our unique Global Network Intelligence service, which leverages our vast customer network, and we’ll be discussing best practice defense specific to their needs.”
Dynamic Threat Landscape
Currently, anyone with an Internet connection and a grievance can launch a DDoS attack. This is a true game changer in terms of the threat landscape and all businesses should now consider themselves a potential attack target, said the statement.
Furthermore, both attack frequency and complexity are also on the rise at a time when businesses have never been more reliant on connectivity to online services and applications, it said.
Cascading Consequences
When a DDoS attack takes an organisation offline, the impact extends far beyond customers who cannot access the website. The modern business is connected to multiple partners that deliver a wide range of cloud-based applications that power the organisation, from salesforce software, HR systems, marketing automation, email, payroll and more.
As a result, a successful DDoS attack can cripple operational productivity and efficiency while also creating dissatisfied customers.
Rise in Extortion Attacks
Additionally, an unprepared business can expect to be targeted for attacks until they demonstrate that they have adequate protection in place.
Groups like DDoS for Bitcoin (DD4BC) have gained notoriety for threatening crippling attacks against businesses unless they meet their extortion demands. - TradeArabia News Service
