Gary Sockrider

Gary Sockrider

Director, Security Solutions

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Gary Sockrider

Director, Security Solutions

LinkedIn

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.

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Geopolitical Unrest Drives DDoS Activity

Service providers are on the front lines of geopolitical unrest and sociopolitically motivated DDoS attacks. They need to consider both local and international conflicts when...

  • Threat Intelligence
  • DDoS
  • Security
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Outbound and Cross-bound DDoS Attacks on the Rise

Outbound and cross-bound DDoS attacks are on the rise. Today’s DDoS techniques require visibility and mitigation at the network edge.

  • DDoS
  • Security
  • Service Provider
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Three Common Myths of DDoS Protection

The only thing that can prevent DDoS success is a well-designed network with intelligent DDoS mitigation systems. For many organizations, common myths can lead to poor choices and...

  • DDoS
  • Enterprise
  • Service Provider
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How Geopolitics Impacts Your Company’s Cybersecurity Risk

Why geopolitical conflict is a hotbed of innovation for cyberattacks, according to NETSCOUT experts.

  • Threat Intelligence
  • Enterprise
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Why Cybercriminals Target Certain Verticals

Cybercriminals create strategies to target specific verticals, NETSCOUT experts say. Here’s how organizations can prevent attacks.

  • Threat Intelligence
  • Enterprise
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Every 3 Seconds: The Evolution of DDoS Attacks

It’s easier than ever for anyone, anywhere to launch a DDoS attack. Here are 5 new tactics enterprises must protect against, according to experts.

  • Enterprise
  • Threat Intelligence