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Distributed Denial of Service
A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is that is targeted at websites and or online services. The goal is to render the website or service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources.
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NetFlow
NetFlow is a network protocol invented by Cisco for collecting IP traffic details and monitoring on an organization’s network. It’s used by network professionals to analyze traffic flow and volume and provides powerful information about network users and applications, peak usage times, and traffic routing.
Network Traffic
Network traffic refers to data that moves across an organization’s network. Sometimes referred to as traffic or data traffic.
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sFlow
sFlow is an industry-standard and is short for “sampled flow”. It’s used for network traffic monitoring and gives complete visibility into monitoring network devices including routers, switches, devices, and wireless access points.
Security Controls
Security controls are the foundation of a system security plan. They are safeguards to avoid, detect and or minimize security risks to data, computer systems, or other physical assets.
Software-as-a-Service (SAAS)
Software-as-a-Service is a licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription model and is hosted centrally and makes it available to customers over the internet.