Welcome to Expert Insights Explainers, the podcast where we unpack the cybersecurity risks facing SMBs today. We’ll make cybersecurity simple – by breaking down the threats, how they work, and what you can do to protect your business and your employees.
In this episode, we dive into Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks—one of the most disruptive cyber threats today. Learn how botnets overwhelm servers, the different types of DDoS attacks (application, protocol, volumetric, and multi-vector), and their real-world impact, including the record-breaking 7.3 terabits per second attack mitigated by Cloudflare in May 2025.
Discover five essential strategies to protect your business, from dedicated DDoS solutions to bot management and traffic monitoring. Tune in for clear, actionable insights to safeguard your organization from downtime and reputational damage.
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