What Is a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack?

What Is a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack?

Learning objectives

  • By the end of the course, learners should be able to Explain what a distributed denial of service attack is in laymen's terms. Spot the signs of a DDOS attack, especially if they are a remote worker. Restate what to do in the event of a DDOS attack.

Course overview

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are a significant menace, disrupting internet services by flooding websites or platforms with excessive traffic, causing disruptions for businesses and remote workers. Recognizing and responding promptly to these attacks is crucial for mitigating their impact.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 8 minutes
  • Format: Video
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 17871
Language Icon English
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