DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is one of the most common types of cyber attacks that aim to overload server or network resources,
making them unavailable for legitimate traffic. To protect your server from DDoS attacks, it is important to take the following measures:
Use DDoS protection services:
Choose a hosting provider that offers built-in DDoS protection.
Learn about the technical protection measures provided by the provider and how they monitor and filter incoming traffic.
Implement traffic filtering:
Configure traffic filters at the server level or use specialized cloud services that can filter out malicious traffic and block attacking IP addresses.
Utilize load balancers:
Place your servers behind a load balancer that can distribute traffic among multiple servers, making them less vulnerable to DDoS attacks.
Configure a Firewall:
Set up a firewall on the server to block access from potentially malicious IP addresses or use specialized hardware or cloud firewalls.
Employ a Content Delivery Network (CDN):
Use Content Delivery Network (CDN) services that are distributed across different geographic zones and capable of handling high volumes of traffic,
helping to reduce the load on the main server.
Monitor traffic:
Install traffic monitoring tools to track data flows and detect anomalous activity indicative of a potential DDoS attack.
Update and secure software:
Regularly update the operating system, application software, and other server components to eliminate vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit to launch DDoS attacks.
Develop an emergency response plan:
Create a plan of action for responding to a DDoS attack, including data backups, immediate communication with the hosting provider and security specialists.
Implementing these measures will help enhance the level of protection for your server against DDoS attacks and ensure uninterrupted availability of your resources.
