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What is NDR?
Learn about network detection and response, packet-based security, SIEMs and EDR.
5 min
What is AIOps?
Learn about artificial intelligence for IT operations, or AIOps, from the data experts at NETSCOUT. Get the ins and outs of what it is, how it's used, and why data is key.
8 min
What is a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)?
A Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is a security appliance that provides defense against many types of cyber attacks. Learn what it is, and how to supplement it, with NETSCOUT.
3 min
What to Know About Digital Transformation
Learn what you need to know about digital transformation and how visibility is key to a smooth process. NETSCOUT offers unmatched visibility throughout your DX process.
8 min
What is Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
Learn what an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is from NETSCOUT's experts. Build your knowledge base to defend against adversaries today.
6 min
UDP Flood Attacks
Learn more about UDP floods, a form of DOS attack where the attack overwhelms random ports on a host with UDP packets.
4 min
SSL/TLS Exhaustion DDoS Attacks
As more transactions and services are protected by SSL, DDoS attacks on SSL secured services are on the rise. Find out more about SSL/TLS exhaustion DDoS attacks.
4 min
State-Exhaustion DDoS Attacks
Find out everything you need to know about state-exhaustion DDoS attacks and learn how to protect your network infrastructure.
5 min
Application Layer DDoS Attacks
Looking for more information about how to prevent application layer DDoS attacks? You’ve come to the right place. Get the information you need to keep your network safe.
5 min
Volumetric DDoS Attacks
NETSCOUT explains what you need to know about volumetric DDoS attacks, why they’re so dangerous, and how to keep your network safe.
4 min
What is a Zero Day Attack?

Zero-day attacks are sophisticated cyber threats exploiting unknown vulnerabilities in software or hardware before developers or vendors can create a patch. They pose a significant...

4 min
What is Packet Capture (PCAP)?

Packet capture (PCAP) is the compilation of network occurrences for review and analysis. The capturing of these network packets helps both network and security teams understand...

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