What is a denial-of-service (DoS) attack and how can I protect myself from it?

1. DoS attacks attempt to make a system or network resource unavailable to its intended users by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of internet traffic.
2. Implement additional security measures, such as firewalls, authentication systems, and intrusion detection systems.
3. Train personnel on security best practices and ensure all software is up-to-date.
4. Deploy DDoS mitigation solutions, such as a web application firewall (WAF), to detect and filter malicious traffic.
5. Establish a system for monitoring your network and applications for suspicious activity.