CISOs and Security Managers
Security Managers
As a CISO or security manager, you are always seeking a clear understanding of your organization’s resiliency in the face of threats. The DDoS Resiliency Score gives you just that – a quantifiable measurement of your resiliency to DDoS attacks using an objective standard. This allows you to:
✔ Measure your DDoS defence
✔ Rely on an objective, open standard
✔ Present a clear picture to management
Using the DDoS Resiliency Score - A Checklist
| Goal | Description and Resources |
|---|---|
Become familiar with the standard | Download the full DRS document or view the video |
Measure your organization’s DDoS attack readiness | Method 1: Blackbox DDoS testing Order a controlled DDoS test and ensure that both the test process and results conform to the standard. Resources: • Engage with a DDoS full testing service. • Acquire a license to a DDoS testing platform and run attacks on your own (DIY). Method 2: Whitebox assessment A DDoS consultant can also asses your score by surveying your organization services and mitigation. . Resources: •Use your own DDoS experts to perform the assessment. • Hire a DDoS consultant. •Use software that automates the process. |
Identify security gaps | •Set a target score for your organization •Understand the gap you must cover • Decide on how to close the gap. •Present to management to approve the plan and budget. Resources: •Use your own IT or consultant to provide answers to all the above questions. |
| Fix gaps | •Execute the plan. •Upon full or milestone completion get a certification form a third party. |