DDoS attacks on your DNS provider: Developing a response strategy

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | January 11, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS DDoS attacks on your DNS provider: Developing a response strategy How does the Android Trojan Triada infect a device's core processes? Are security people born with unique talents? We ask Kevin Johnson Definition: spyware Definition: insider threat EXPERT ADVICE DDoS attacks on your DNS provider: Developing a response strategy Learn from DNS provider NS1's experience with a DDoS attack. Expert Kevin Beaver has tips on developing a mitigation response for a DNS outage in your own enterprise.   How does the Android Trojan Triada infect a device's core processes? The Android Trojan Triada has the ability to replace a device's system functions with its own. Expert Michael Cobb explains how to mitigate the effects of this serious threat.   Are security people born with unique talents? We ask Kevin Johnson The founder and CEO of Secure Ideas tells Marcus Ranum about his inner journey, from systems administrator at a friend's startup to ethical hacker for hire.   Definition: spyware Spyware is software that is installed on a computing device without the user's knowledge or permission.   Definition: insider threat An insider threat is a malicious hacker (also called a cracker or a black hat) who is an employee or officer of a business, institution, or agency. The term can also apply to an outside person who poses as an employee or officer by obtaining false credentials.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.