CAPTCHA

CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. It is a security feature used to verify that a user is human and not a bot, typically by asking them to complete a simple task like identifying distorted characters or selecting images.

How do I handle and prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks in my web application?

To handle and prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks in your web application, you can take several measures. First, you need to understand the types of DoS attacks, such as volumetric attacks or application layer attacks. Implementing a robust network infrastructure with sufficient bandwidth and using load balancers can help mitigate volumetric attacks. To counter application layer attacks, you can employ techniques like rate limiting, CAPTCHA, and IP blocking. Additionally, using a content delivery network (CDN) and regularly updating and patching your software can further enhance your web application’s resilience to DoS attacks.

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