Abstract: FBI DDoS Update

Steve Schmidt, FBI

The FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) has observed a recent increase in DDoS attacks, with many newly discovered amplifier systems in use. This talk will describe recent tool deployments and ask for attendee input about:

  • How the FBI can quickly notify ISP's when the NIPC receives information about amplifiers/masters, etc., which are on either the ISP's own networks or those of their customers.
  • How the FBI can help get information about DDoS activity to ISP's, which can then be further disseminated to their customers
  • The NIPC's goal is not only to limit damage to victims, but also to help ISP's protect their own networks and those of their customers.


    About the Presenter
    Steve Schmidt, formerly an engineer with American Information Systems, is Chief of the Special Technologies and Applications Unit at the NIPC.

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