The procedure that takes place between two TCP/IP nodes to establish a connection. Known as the "SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK handshake," computer A transmits a SYNchronize packet to computer B, which sends back ...

Several guides to securing Windows 2000 (particularly IIS guides) suggest employing a registry key to leverage the integrated support for reducing the effects of SYN flood attacks. MSKB Q142641 ...