How Cloudflare Auto-Mitigated World Record DDoS Attack!
The web infrastructure and security company said it fended off "over one hundred hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks throughout last month.
Cloudflare recently faced a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack of 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps), setting a new world record.
Despite the unprecedented scale of the attack, Cloudflare’s advanced mitigation techniques successfully defended against the threat.
The web infrastructure and security company said it fended off “over one hundred hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks throughout last month, with many exceeding 2 billion packets per second (Bpps) and 3 terabits per second (Tbps).”
Cloudflare’s successful defense against the 3.8 Tbps DDoS attack highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the critical role of advanced technologies in safeguarding against unprecedented threats in the digital landscape.
Key Strategies Used by Cloudflare
Cloudflare is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions that offer robust protection against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
To detect and mitigate DDoS attacks, Cloudflare’s autonomous edge and centralized DDoS systems analyze traffic samples out of path, which allows Cloudflare to asynchronously detect DDoS attacks without causing latency or impacting performance.
- Automatic DDoS Mitigation: Cloudflare’s automated systems quickly detected and mitigated the attack without human intervention. Cloudflare’s advanced algorithms continuously monitor network traffic to identify and mitigate potential DDoS attacks in real-time.
- Global Network Capacity: Cloudflare’s vast network infrastructure efficiently absorbed and mitigated the massive volume of malicious traffic. Cloudflare operates a vast global network of data centers strategically distributed worldwide, allowing for efficient traffic distribution and mitigation. Their infrastructure is designed to handle massive volumes of traffic, ensuring that websites remain accessible even during intense DDoS attacks.
- Advanced Security Technologies: Cloudflare leveraged cutting-edge security technologies to identify and block malicious traffic patterns. They offer customizable rate limiting and firewall rules to block suspicious traffic patterns and protect against various types of DDoS attacks.
- Real-Time Monitoring and Response: Continuous monitoring and instant response mechanisms ensured rapid mitigation of the attack. Cloudflare provides real-time monitoring and analytics to track DDoS attack trends, enabling proactive measures to mitigate emerging threats.
By combining cutting-edge technologies, intelligent routing, and proactive monitoring, Cloudflare provides comprehensive protection against large DDoS attacks, safeguarding websites and online services from disruptions and downtime.
