What is DOTS?

DOTS (DDoS Open Threat Signaling) is a protocol suite developed by the IETF for signaling and mitigating Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. It allows for the automated communication of threat information and mitigation requests between network elements, enabling faster and more coordinated responses to DDoS attacks. It's commonly used by network operators and security providers to improve DDoS defense capabilities.