Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks aim to overwhelm a website or service so real customers cannot use it. For online gaming, where peak events drive revenue, the impact can be significant.
Layers of Protection
- Edge protection through a reputable content delivery and security provider that absorbs large volumes of traffic.
- Web application firewall rules that filter malicious requests before they reach your platform.
- Rate limiting on login, registration and payment endpoints.
- Origin protection, so attackers cannot bypass the edge by targeting your servers directly.
- Provider coordination, making sure your platform and hosting providers know who does what during an attack.
Be Ready to Respond
- Monitoring that distinguishes an attack from a genuine traffic spike
- An escalation path to your security provider, available 24/7
- Agreed customer communication for major incidents
Test Your Assumptions
Review the configuration before major sporting events and after significant platform changes.
Get in touch to review your iGaming infrastructure.