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IT security professionals predict that DDoS attacks will get larger and more significant in the year ahead. Many in the industry expect to see a significant escalation of DDoS attacks during the year ahead.   The vast majority of security teams are already taking steps to stay ahead of these threats, such as putting business continuity measures in place to allow their organizations to continue operating in the event of worldwide attacks. While high-bandwidth DDoS attacks continue to dominate the headlines, security professionals are also worried about the smaller, low-volume DDoS attacks of less than 30 minutes in duration.

Steadily, one can observe that, continued discussions related to the role ISPs play in DDoS mitigation. More and more ISPs are perceived to be not protecting their users against DDoS threats. Many believe their ISP is to blame for not mitigating DDoS attacks. Most in the IT security industry wouldn’t expect their ISP to automatically protect them against DDoS attacks . According to numerous analysts, ISPs could do more to position themselves as leading the charge against DDoS attacks, both in terms of protecting their own networks, and by offering more comprehensive solutions to their customers as a paid-for, managed service .

The most exciting is to observe that, as the electric power industry experiences a fundamental shift from centralized generation to a more decentralized grid, C&I energy and sustainability managers are looking to EaaS solutions to meet their evolving needs. While still in its early stages, the EaaS market consists of third-party vendors, utility services companies, and potential business model disruptors deploying niche technical, financing, or procurement solutions such as solar PV power purchase agreements, energy services performance contracts, and deregulated electricity market retail brokerage services. As the energy as a service market matures , Navigant Research Report finds Annual Market for the Deployment of C&I Energy as a Service is Expected to Exceed $221 Billion by 2026.

For those who are unfamiliar , Asia’s largest defense spender, China, revealed plans to procure more attack submarines and nuclear-armed submarines. The country is also seen to be working on a modernized SSBN platform and long-range missiles. To counter China's development plans, the Indian government remains committed to scaling up the number of operational submarines. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, Australia, and Taiwan are also making significant investments in this domain.

I have a pleasure to recall that , there are increasing possibilities of undersea attacks as security measures become stricter around international borders. Countries that are situated along coastlines need to protect themselves from such threats. These countries are investing in building their maritime defense capabilities in the interest of national security. Of all the other naval platforms, submarines are used for ensuring a high level of naval defense . This is due to its capabilities to launch covert counter attacks and its ability to stay submerged for extended periods without being detected .

For those who are unfamiliar , the average life span of a submarine is around 40 years, and prolonged usage beyond this time would lead to high maintenance expenses and risks. The replacement of old submarines with new ones offers multiple advantages in terms of high performance and efficiency. It is also considered a cost-effective measure for governments in the long run. Therefore, several countries have undertaken submarine development and procurement projects to replace the old ones so that they remain at par with their adversaries in terms of military capabilities.

It is now obvious that, Logistics has become an integral component of an e-commerce business as it is responsible for planning, control and flow of products from the point of origin to end-consumers. According to Research and Markets, the proliferation of the e-commerce sector and consequent rise in cross-border (international) e-commerce trading activities has been one of the major factors driving e-commerce logistics market worldwide. With the expansion in breadth of offerings of e-commerce companies, reliable and robust logistic service is crucial for firms of all sizes.