Distributed Denial of Service
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) mitigation is the process of protecting an organization’s network and web applications from DDoS attacks. DDoS attacks are a type of cyber attack that overwhelm a target network or server with traffic from multiple sources, making it difficult or impossible for legitimate users to access the network or application. DDoS mitigation solutions use a variety of techniques, such as traffic filtering, rate limiting, and intelligent routing, to detect and block malicious traffic and ensure that legitimate traffic can reach its destination. DDoS mitigation solutions are typically provided by third-party providers and can be implemented as a standalone solution or integrated with other security technologies, such as firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.
DDoS Mitigation Benefits
- Reduced downtime: DDoS attacks can cause significant downtime for organizations, making it difficult or impossible for legitimate users to access network resources or applications. DDoS mitigation can help reduce downtime by quickly detecting and blocking malicious traffic, ensuring that legitimate traffic can reach its destination.
- Improved performance: DDoS attacks can also impact network and application performance, slowing down or even crashing systems. DDoS mitigation can help improve performance by minimizing the impact of malicious traffic and ensuring that network and application resources are available for legitimate users.
- Protection of critical assets: DDoS attacks can target critical assets such as servers, applications, and data, putting them at risk of compromise or theft. DDoS mitigation can help protect these assets by preventing attackers from overwhelming them with malicious traffic.
- Compliance with regulations: Many industries and organizations are subject to regulatory requirements that mandate the protection of network and application resources. DDoS mitigation can help organizations comply with these regulations and avoid potential fines or penalties for non-compliance.