Description: Application layer attack is a type of DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack that specifically targets the application layer of a network system. This layer is responsible for managing interactions between the user and the server, including web content delivery, database management, and application execution. The goal of this type of attack is to disrupt services by flooding the server with an overwhelming volume of seemingly legitimate requests, which can lead to resource saturation and ultimately service downtime. Unlike other types of DDoS attacks that may focus on network infrastructure, such as transport layer attacks, application layer attacks are harder to detect and mitigate, as malicious requests can resemble normal traffic. This makes them a significant threat to businesses and organizations that rely on the continuous availability of their online services. The sophistication of these attacks has increased over time, utilizing techniques such as protocol manipulation and exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications, requiring more advanced security solutions to protect against them.
