Definition: denial-of-service attack

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | February 03, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Definition: denial-of-service attack Should one cybersecurity mistake mean the end of a CEO's career? How to prevent DoS attacks in the enterprise Definition: tailgating (piggybacking) Definition: hacking as a service (HaaS) EXPERT ADVICE Definition: denial-of-service attack Denial-of-service attacks disrupt legitimate access to organizational resources, often by overwhelming a network or resource with malicious traffic.   Should one cybersecurity mistake mean the end of a CEO's career? In one case, a tenured CEO made one cybersecurity mistake and was fired. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses whether this sets a precedence for enterprises going forward.   How to prevent DoS attacks in the enterprise It's not possible to eradicate the risk of DoS attacks, but there are steps infosec pros can take to reduce their impact. Mike Chapple shares pointers on how to prevent DoS attacks.   Definition: tailgating (piggybacking) Tailgating, sometimes referred to as piggybacking, is a physical security breach in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual to enter a secured premise.   Definition: hacking as a service (HaaS) Hacking as a service (HaaS) is the commercialization of hacking skills, in which the hacker serves as a contractor. HaaS makes advanced code-breaking skills available to anyone with a web browser and a credit card.   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.