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Secure Denial of Service

What is it?

Secure Denial of Service (SecDoS) is a method used to protect websites and online services from attacks that try to overload them.


Tech Understandability: Intermediate


Simple One-Sentence Definition

SecDoS helps keep online services running during attacks.


Analogy or Comparison

Think of SecDoS like a security guard who prevents unwanted visitors from causing trouble.


Why it matters?

It is important because it helps ensure that online services remain available and reliable.


Fun Fact

SecDoS techniques are often part of larger security systems that protect businesses from cyber threats.


Related Terms

Denial of Service: A Denial of Service attack tries to make a website or service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic.

DDoS Protection: DDoS Protection is a service that protects against Distributed Denial of Service attacks from multiple sources.

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