Denial of Service

A security attack that is intended to overload the system with requests such that legitimate requests cannot be serviced.

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How to cite

International Software Testing Qualifications Board. (2026). denial of service. ISTQB Glossary. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://istqb-glossary.page/denial-of-service/.

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