A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a , service, website, or online platform by overwhelming it with a flood of traffic from multiple . These attacks are "distributed" because they typically involve a network of compromised (often referred to as a botnet) that coordinate to flood the target with traffic. The sheer volume of traffic exhausts the target's , rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users.
To defend against DDoS attacks, consider using a DDoS mitigation service or that can detect and filter out malicious traffic before it reaches your network or server. Implement traffic analysis tools to detect abnormal traffic and identify potential DDoS attacks early. Using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) can also help by distributing website content across multiple servers and locations, reducing the impact of DDoS attacks by traffic.
It is important to ensure that your infrastructure is scalable and can handle sudden spikes, as load balancing can distribute traffic evenly across multiple servers. Additionally, implementing rate limiting and traffic shaping can help control the rate at which incoming traffic is . Deploying intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) can also aid in detecting unusual or suspicious patterns, thus enhancing your defenses against potential DDoS threats.
