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Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report

Arbor’s longstanding relationships and reputation as a trusted advisor and solution partner make this annual survey and report possible. The report offers a rare view into the challenges of network operators on the front lines of a global battle against botnets and DDoS attacks. It is designed to provide data and insight that will enable network operators to make more informed decisions about their security strategies to ensure availability for mission-critical Internet and other IP-based infrastructure.

The seventh edition of this report was released on February 7, 2012.

Survey Scope and Demographics
The data reported spans October, 2010 through November, 2011 and represents responses from 114 service providers throughout the world.

Key Findings
  • Ideologically-motivated ‘Hacktivism’ and Vandalism Are the Most Readily-identified DDoS Attack Motivations
  • Large Volumetric DDoS Attacks Are the ‘New Normal’
  • Increase in the Sophistication and Complexity of Layer-7 and Multi-Vector DDoS Attacks
  • First-Ever IPv6 DDoS Attacks 'in the Wild' on Production Networks Are Reported
  • Visibility and Security of Mobile/Fixed Wireless Networks Remains Uncertain
  • Trust Issues Across Geographic Boundaries are Prevalent

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