DDOS

Distributed Denial-of-Service.

A form of cyber attack in which e-commerce or other internet based service is rendered inaccessible.

Sometimes written 'DDoS'.

See also

• BCM
• Business continuity plan
• Business impact analysis
• Crime as a service
• Cybercrime – A Threat And An Opportunity
• Cyber security: protecting your business and your clients
• Cyber security
• Cyberspace
• Cyber attack
• e-commerce
• National Cyber Security Centre