This brief provides readers a complete and self-contained resource for
information about DDoS attacks and how to defend against them. It
presents the latest developments in this increasingly crucial field
along with background context and survey material. The book also
supplies an overview of DDoS attack issues, DDoS attack detection
methods, DDoS attack source traceback, and details on how hackers
organize DDoS attacks. The author concludes with future directions of
the field, including the impact of DDoS attacks on cloud computing and
cloud technology. The concise yet comprehensive nature of this brief
makes it an ideal reference for researchers and professionals studying
DDoS attacks. It is also a useful resource for graduate students
interested in cyberterrorism and networking.