How to Prepare for a Giant Network Attack: Create One Yourself

By | Jul 5, 2011
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You remember Risk, the game of world domination? Sure was fun, but not so realistic. Countries rarely get taken over by the roll of a dice.

When it comes to taking over your network, IXIA offers a clever simulation that generates massive Internet-scale malicious attacks, such as DDoS. The purpose is to test the vulnerability of your perimeter security devices such as UTMs and firewalls.

Do you need to test your network for the next digital hurricane? Watch the video to see the demonstration.

About David Spark

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David Spark is a veteran tech journalist and founder of Spark Media Solutions, a media consulting and production company. Spark has been published in more than 30 media outlets including eWeek, PC World, TechTV, John C. Dvorak's Cranky Geeks, Socialmedia.biz, Technologizer, and Mashable. For more, read Spark's blog at Spark Minute or follow on Twitter @dspark.

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