Acronym for Distributed Denial of Service—large-scale attacks overwhelming services with coordinated traffic.
DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service. See 'Distributed Denial of Service' for the full definition. DDoS attacks can be purchased as a service on criminal marketplaces, making them accessible to anyone willing to pay.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
DDoS attacks have taken down major websites and services. Cloudflare, Akamai, and similar services provide DDoS protection. Ensure business continuity plans address DDoS scenarios.