Prolexic Video Provides Insights into DDoS Mitigation

-- Explains DDoS attack and protection basics, from the experts

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolexic, the global leader in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection services, today released a new video that offers an overview of DDoS attacks and the DDoS threat landscape, as well as a guided tour of Prolexic's industry-leading approach to DDoS mitigation.

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"As the DDoS threat grows increasingly widespread, it is becoming critical for business leaders in every industry to educate themselves about DDoS attacks. If a business relies on the Internet to communicate, to market itself, or to provide goods and services to their customers, then it needs to be prepared for DDoS attacks," said Scott Hammack, CEO of Prolexic.

"This video clearly illustrates the DDoS threat and how Prolexic fights back against DDoS attacks, successfully, on a daily basis," he added.

In less than six minutes, Fighting Back Against DDoS Attacks provides a helpful overview of DDoS attacks the DDoS protection service provided by Prolexic, the largest and most trusted DDoS mitigation service provider.

It answers the questions:

• What is a DDoS attack?
• Why are DDoS attacks such a threat?
• Who is responsible for DDoS attacks?
• What is the financial impact of DDoS attacks?
• How have DDoS attacks evolved?
• How does Prolexic fight back against DDoS attacks?

Fighting Back Against DDoS Attacks can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/1g3h27t

About Prolexic

Prolexic is the world's largest, most trusted Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation provider. Able to absorb the largest and most complex attacks ever launched, Prolexic restores mission-critical Internet-facing infrastructures for global enterprises and government agencies within minutes. Ten of the world's largest banks and the leading companies in e-Commerce, SaaS, payment processing, travel/hospitality, gaming, energy and other at-risk industries rely on Prolexic to protect their businesses. Founded in 2003 as the world's first in-the-cloud DDoS mitigation platform, Prolexic is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, and has scrubbing centers located in the Americas, Europe and Asia. To learn more about how Prolexic can stop DDoS attacks and protect your business, please visit www.prolexic.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, YouTube, and @Prolexic on Twitter.

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Prolexic
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