We will try to explain as briefly as possible what a DDoS attack is and some methods how it can be prevented
DDoS stands for Distributed Denial of Service. It’s a type of cyber attack where the attacker floods a target website or service with a large volume of requests, overwhelming the servers and making them inaccessible to regular users. The attack can be executed from a network of compromised computers, known as a botnet, which are under the control of malicious actors without the owners’ knowledge.
Protection against DDoS attacks can be achieved through various techniques and tools, including:
- Firewalls and Traffic Filtering: Using firewalls and traffic filters can help block unwanted requests before they reach the server.
- DDoS Protection Services: Many service providers offer specialized solutions for DDoS attack protection. These services use various techniques, such as distributed traffic redirection, to shield servers from overload.
- Cloud-based Protection: Utilizing cloud-based protection services can be effective, as they can scale their resources according to the volume of the attack and shield servers from overload.
- Software Updates and Configuration: Regularly updating software and properly configuring servers can help prevent known vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit in DDoS attacks.
- Network Isolation: Isolating critical resources in an internal network and using network segmentation can reduce the likelihood of attack propagation.
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