Network operators worldwide have rushed to upgrade network infrastructure to meet increased demand for bandwidth and throughput driven by remote work and education. In many cases, this has resulted in service providers accelerating timelines for 5G and other high-bandwidth access technologies.
The constant evolution of the internet and global network topology has forced adversaries and defenders to adapt. Changes in attack vectors and methodology allow distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attackers to circumvent defenses and countermeasures. Meanwhile, security practitioners must constantly adapt their defense posture to mitigate this evolving threat.
