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Glossary › DDoS Attack
What is DDoS Attack ?
A Distributed Denial of Service attack floods a target using traffic from compromised systems or amplification vectors. It disrupts availability and may conceal other intrusion attempts. In TPRM, vendors offering public-facing platforms must demonstrate DDoS resilience.
FAQs
Do DDoS attacks always use botnets?
Most do, though amplification methods also exist.
Why are vendors vulnerable?
They operate high-value, high-traffic systems.
Can DDoS mitigation be outsourced?
Yes, many organizations rely on dedicated mitigation providers.
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