DoS/DDoS attack type descriptions

Last Updated : Oct 10, 2023 |

DoS attack type

Description

Single Source DoS

An attack that is directed to one or more enterprise endpoints that originate from a single source. The source is normally spoofed.

Phone DoS/DDoS

An attack that is directed to a single enterprise endpoint.

Stealth DoS/DDoS

A low-volume attack that is directed to an endpoint where the source of the call is constantly changed.

Call Walking

An attack in which serial calls originating from a single source are directed to a sequential group of endpoints. The source is normally spoofed.

Whitelist

A list of URIs administered in the Whitelist URI group.

All URIs in the Whitelist URI group will be whitelisted for the Single Source, Phone, Call Walk, Stealth, and Call Walking DoS/DDoS modules. Anomalies will not be detected and no action is taken for SIP messages that match the Whitelisted URI group configuration.