The Mirai BotNet and Where DDoS Attacks Are Headed

Explore the Mirai BotNet attacks and their impact on internet security in this 19-minute conference talk from nullcon Goa 2017. Delve into the source code of Mirai, examine real-world attacks, and understand how they appear from a Network Operations Center (NOC) or Security Operations Center (SOC) perspective. Learn about the new era of Massive Denial of Service (MDoS) attacks fueled by the rapid growth of IoT and mobile devices. Witness attack demonstrations and discover essential preventive measures to mitigate potential catastrophic impacts by 2020. Benefit from the expertise of Ben Herzberg, an experienced hacker, coder, and former red team leader, who now manages Imperva-Incapsula's elite security research group.