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DDoS attack: smoke screen or smoke signal?

Heightened risks require strategic adjustments

Published November 2016

In the world of advanced cyber threats, a security breach can have severe consequences. Sony Entertainment experienced a publicly embarrassing, broad, and long running disruption of business operations.

The Target breach cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars in fees and fines. Ashley Madison’s reputation for discretion was forever tarnished after leaking customer data. Tellingly, key executives at each of these organizations resigned in the wake of each of these major security breaches. Companies of all sizes are investigating ways to minimize risk and avoid disastrous data breaches.