CSCI390 - Senior Project

Articles

• A Taxonomy of DDoS Attack and DDoS Defense Mechanisms
• The Case for TCP/IP Puzzles

Discussion Questions

1. Which taxonomic classifications of DDoS attacks seem to be the largest threat? Which taxonomic classifications of DDoS defense mechanisms seem best suited to counteract these threats?
2. Did any of the attacks or defenses seem like they might be particularly effective or ineffective? Why?
3. What are some reasons for combining various different types of DDoS defense?
4. How do client puzzles fit into DDoS defense schemes?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of client puzzles? How could the disadvantages be mitigated, if at all?

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