How We Organize Large-Scale DDoS Exercises in the Netherlands

Explore the collaborative efforts of the Dutch Anti-DDoS Coalition in this 35-minute conference talk from Black Hat. Learn about the formation of a national voluntary consortium comprising seventeen organizations from various sectors, including ISPs, banks, internet exchanges, and government agencies, in response to large-scale DDoS attacks in the Netherlands. Discover how these diverse entities work together to improve the resilience of Dutch online services through cooperative DDoS mitigation strategies. Gain insights into the organization and implementation of large-scale DDoS exercises at a national level, and understand the challenges and successes of this unique approach to cybersecurity.