Trusted Networks Initiative to combat DDoS attacks
Jeroen van Kessel, Alexandros Stavroulakis · 2015
This project consists of a theoretical research, which evaluates the feasibility of the Trusted Networks Initiative from an academic perspective. Initially, we discuss the severity of Distributed Denial of Service Attacks in nowadays world, describe different types of DDoS attacks and the way they work. Secondly, we explain the advantages and disadvantages of different mitigation solutions which help to defend against DDoS attacks. Furthermore, we describe the idea behind the Trusted Networks Initiative, provide insight on the roles of the participants, examine the policies, perform a technical analysis and set different scenarios of attacks and its usage. Finally, we carefully analyze the ethical concerns and risk of such an implementation in real world situations, while also providing some helpful recommendations.