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Explanation of F5 DDoS threshold modes

Der Reader, In my article “Concept of Device DOS and DOS profile”, I recommended to use the “Fully Automatic” or “Multiplier” based configuration option for some DOS vectors. In this article I would...
Published Feb 12, 2020
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I´m a Security Solution Architect in EMEA, focused on Application and Network-Security. I act as a liaison between customers, the F5 sales team and the F5 product teams, providing a hands-on real-world perspective. Before I joined F5, I was a Security Consultant and active on HoneyNet research topics. I hold a diploma in Electrical Engineering. Beside my IT Security interests,I love driving on the Nuerburgring (Green Hell).
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I´m a Security Solution Architect in EMEA, focused on Application and Network-Security. I act as a liaison between customers, the F5 sales team and the F5 product teams, providing a hands-on real-world perspective. Before I joined F5, I was a Security Consultant and active on HoneyNet research topics. I hold a diploma in Electrical Engineering. Beside my IT Security interests,I love driving on the Nuerburgring (Green Hell).
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Apr 14, 2021

Not sure why it took a year to be directed here but this should be required reading for anyone doing DDoS work.