Gary Sockrider
Director, Security Solutions
Gary Sockrider
Director, Security Solutions
Gary is an industry veteran bringing over 20 years of broad technology experience including routing and switching, data center, wireless, mobility and collaboration but always with a focus on security. His previous roles include security SME, consultancy, product management, technical marketing, and customer support. Gary seeks to understand and convey the constantly evolving threat landscape, as well as the techniques and solutions that address the challenges they present. Prior to joining Netscout in 2012, he spent 12 years at Cisco Systems and held previous positions with Avaya and Cable & Wireless.
DDoS Attacks Against Governments Are on the Rise
Although distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against local, regional, and national governments are not uncommon during peacetime, a marked increase in hacking related to...
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Successful Global Botnet Takedowns
Internet service providers (ISPs) and enterprises are under constant threat from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, but few are as damaging as direct-path botnets (short...
- DDoS
Bots Gone Bad
Among the many distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) threats targeting internet service providers (ISPs) and enterprises, botnets are one of the most dangerous. Direct-path bot...
- DDoS
DDoS Attack Motivations Abound
Last year saw a huge increase in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, with most stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But they weren’t centered just on Ukraine...
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Introducing the 5th Anniversary DDoS Threat Intelligence Report
The rising tide of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks threatens organizations worldwide that deliver critical access and services. From our first Worldwide Infrastructure...
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Security Trends to Watch in 2023
Although not all of us have clairvoyant abilities, seasoned security pros can spot a trend early and inform the rest of us before we’re caught off guard.
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