The technology provides secure remote access to a broad spectrum of applications and network resources Application-layer VPNs are generating lots of attention these days. Proponents cite the ...

As network-layer denial-of-service (DDoS) attack trends continue, Akamai Technologies’ recent research showed a significant uptick in application-layer attacks. Despite layer 7 DDoS being more ...

In response to a series of Layer 7 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Microsoft has taken swift action to enhance its security measures and protect its customers. The attacks, initiated by ...

Layer 7 switching isn’t just for Web servers anymore. Two companies are working to integrate the technology into voice-over-IP networks for corporations and service providers. The ability to route ...

Content delivery network and cloud services provider Akamai Technologies Inc. today announced new additions to its flagship App & API Protector product, including advanced defenses against ...

Microsoft Corp. disclosed Friday that outages that affected its customers earlier this month were caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack launched by a threat actor called Storm-1359. The ...