Preventing various types of DDoS attacks on your enterprise's systems

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | January 13, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Preventing various types of DDoS attacks on your enterprise's systems How does Locky ransomware use DGA in its attacks? Definition: timing attack UEFI positions the Surface Pro 4 2-in-1 as a PC replacement Security Think Tank: Top three DNS-related security risks EXPERT ADVICE Preventing various types of DDoS attacks on your enterprise's systems The types of DDoS attacks organizations face have grown and size of these attacks has increased. Expert Michael Cobb explains how to secure systems against common DDoS methods.   How does Locky ransomware use DGA in its attacks? Locky ransomware has borrowed features from Dridex malware, which focused on attacking banks. Expert Nick Lewis explains Locky's techniques and how to detect it.   Definition: timing attack A timing attack looks at how long it takes a system to do something and allows the attacker, through statistical analysis, to learn enough about the system to find the decryption key needed to gain access to it.   UEFI positions the Surface Pro 4 2-in-1 as a PC replacement Many IT shops are considering 2-in-1s to replace PCs. With the addition of UEFI, Microsoft puts the Surface Pro 4 into that conversation.   Security Think Tank: Top three DNS-related security risks What are the main security risks associated with the domain name system and how are these best mitigated?   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.