ddos testing
7 Ways to Maximize the Value of DDoS Testing
These days, there are plenty of ways to run DDoS simulation testing and make sure you’re protected against attacks. You can do it on your own using commercial software or open-source tools—whatever ...
DDoS Attacks Targeting ISPs are Different – Here’s How
ISPs face a few unique challenges and risks when it comes to DDoS attacks. Their size and complexity make them bigger targets for hackers, while their unique structural features require more tailored ...
Four Misconceptions about DDoS Testing
Most organizations already understand the importance of running a controlled DDoS attack to evaluate the resiliency of their application and to practice event response. However, there are still some misconceptions about the ...
68% of Companies are More Vulnerable to DDoS Than They Think
As everyone in the security space knows, misplaced confidence can often be much worse than a known weakness. When you have an accurate idea of where your vulnerabilities are, at least ...
Are DDoS Simulation Tests Legal?
DDoS simulation tests fall into a different legal category than real DDoS attacks carried out by hackers. In the United States, for example, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act considers a DDoS ...
Why You Don’t Need a 300 Gbps DDoS Test
“Did you read about the 300Gbs DDoS attack last week? We must test our company’s resilience to an attack of that size.” At Red Button, we have heard things like that ...
How we measure your readiness during DDoS Testing?
One of the benefits offered by our DDoS testing is objective and accurate measurement of your readiness for an attack. Upon completion of DDoS testing, you get a detailed report that includes ...
Understanding DDoS Mitigation with Next-Gen Testing Platforms
DDoS attack testing and comprehensive DDoS mitigation can be a daunting task. In order to truly understand the effectiveness of your mitigation fabric, you need two things: All of the instrumentation necessary ...
Is It Legal to Evaluate a DDoS Mitigation Service?
A couple of months ago, I was on a call with a company that was in the process of evaluating DDoS mitigation services to protect its data centers. This company runs mission ...
