Got DDoS? A Story of Website Woes: Learn How You Too Can Live to Tell the Tale!

*Due to weather and road conditions, this event has been postponed from December 11 and will now take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the same time (5:30 p.m.). All other details remain the same.*

January 15: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Talk starts at 5:45 p.m. | Free Event

Other than your website not working properly, do you know what a DDoS attack looks like? Nagios has experienced one, and we're pulling back the curtain.

Join Steve Killingbeck (SysAdmin & Security Lead) and Michael Bellerue (Technical Sales Engineer) for a walkthrough of a real DDoS attack. We'll cover what we observed before and during the incident, how we responded, and the hardening measures that can help protect your infrastructure from similar threats.

What You'll Learn:

• Warning signs and attack patterns from a real corporate DDoS incident
• Practical mitigation strategies when under attack
• Hardening steps to defend against smaller DDoS attempts
• Monitoring and detection techniques

Plus, you’re invited to stay for our holiday celebration after the talk—enjoy festive treats and connect with the local tech community!

Who Should Attend: IT professionals, sysadmins, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and anyone interested in real-world DDoS defense.

What's Included: Free admission, food, and beverages.

Location: Nagios Enterprises
1295 Bandana Blvd N, Suite 310
St. Paul, MN 55108

Enter through the main entrance of the Atrium Office Building, and you can find us on the third floor, Suite 310 (look for the Nagios "N").

Parking: Free parking in our lot—use any non-reserved or "Nagios" spot. Overflow parking is available in the ramp.

January 15, 2026 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. CT

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