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Common #DDoS Attack Myths

June 6, 2013

The reality is that DDoS attacks come in all shapes and sizes. The most damaging DDoS attacks, which mix brute force (volumetric) attacks with targeted, applicationspeci¬c attacks, have much the same frequency at 39%, as targeted at 42% and volumetric at 41% alone. DDoS attacks don’t discriminate. Any organization, big or small, is in danger of experiencing the risks associated with a DDoS attack.

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SensoScientific, Inc, located in beautiful Simi Valley, CA, has quickly become an industry leader in temperature and environmental monitoring solutions. Founded in 2005, the company has made a tremendous impact in the medical community securing contracts with nationally recognized institutions such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the FDA, ACL Labs, Adventist Health, and Shriner's Hospitals. Although the medical industry is where SensoScientific has made its most significant mark, the company has penetrated other markets, which include the agricultural industry, restaurants and hotels, K-12 public and private schools, universities and colleges, and manufacturing facilities. SensoScientific's automated, wireless solution alerts designated staff via email, text message, land line, or pager when conditions become "out of range". This feature has proven to be especially beneficial for facilities that are not staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SensoScientific's solutions are specif

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