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Episode 25 Topic: DDoS Common Misconceptions
Episode 25 Topic: DDoS Common Misconceptions

Episode 25 Topic: DDoS Common Misconceptions

  • Updated on October 30, 2023
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Featuring: David Aviv, Radware’s CTO, and Mark Houpt, DataBank’s CISO.

New attacks are orders of magnitude more significant in terms of volume and capability. It’s a totally different ball game.

CISO Corner Episode 25:

Listen to David Aviv, Radware’s Chief Technology Officer as he describes the expanding attack surface for DDoS. For network DDoS, the most important parameter was false positives. For Web DDoS, it’s false negatives. This is a significant development.

Run Time: 6 minutes

DataBank’s CISO Corner is for CISOs and security practitioners, where we discuss a variety of cybersecurity topics and current events from the CISO’s perspective. Our broadcast is designed for those who want to hear from security and compliance experts on the front lines.


About the Author

Mark A. Houpt, Chief Information Security Officer

Mark A. Houpt

Mark A. Houpt, Chief Information Security Officer

Mark A. Houpt serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at DataBank, bringing over 30 years of expertise in information security and technology across diverse industries. Joining DataBank in 2015 (via the acquisition of Edge Hosting), Mark has spearheaded security and compliance initiatives, leading a team of Security Architects and Compliance Engineers. With certifications including CISSP, CCSP, and CEH, as well as extensive knowledge of frameworks such as FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA, Mark is adept at translating complex compliance standards into actionable insights. His career spans roles in Fortune 50 institutions, higher education, and military service as a U.S. Navy Cryptologist. A sought-after speaker and blogger, Mark also dedicates time to economic security initiatives and enjoys aviation and wildlife photography alongside his wife, Maria.

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