[gnarea]

Hey folks,

I'm leading a project that needs protection from DDoS attacks, but I found that everything that we developers and operators need to know to mitigate such attacks is scattered over marketing websites and technical reports, which makes it really difficult to form a holistic view.

I documented my findings once I completed the research, focusing on the needs of developers and operators. Admittedly, it started off kind of selfishly, because I believe that the best way to understand something is by writing about it, but I also wanted to help out others in my situation.

I also hope to raise awareness about DDoS attacks. It's shockingly easy to launch one these days: Just google "best booter" and you'll find services that will let you launch an attack for as little as $5. Free trials are often available.

Finally, I'm actively looking for feedback from folks in the DDoS space. If you work for an organisation with a vantage point on DDoS attacks (e.g. CDN providers) or are a security researcher, your feedback will be much appreciated! Just as importantly, if you're a developer or operator, and find an issue with the website or its content, please let me know!

Cheers,

Gus. https://relaycorp.tech