Choosing Between DDoS Protection and DDoS Flood Protection
Understanding the differences between DDoS Protection (KB24091814) and DDoS Flood Protection (KB24091813) will help you determine which service is most relevant to your needs:
- If you host critical infrastructure, opt for DDoS Protection for comprehensive coverage.
- If your primary concern is against volumetric attacks, DDoS Flood Protection may be sufficient, especially if you do not host publicly accessible applications.
| Feature | DDoS Protection | DDoS Flood Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Scope of Protection | Comprehensive (all inbound and outbound traffic) | Focused on volumetric attacks (specific outbound) |
| Attack Types | Volumetric, protocol, and application attacks | Primarily volumetric attacks |
| Detection and Response | Automatic detection with manual intervention option | Automatic detection with manual intervention option |
| Operational Impact | Minimal disruption during attacks | Diverts incoming traffic to prevent disruption |
When to choose DDoS Protection
Hosting servers or websites - if your business relies on web services or servers that are critical to operations, DDoS protection is vital. This service ensures your infrastructure remains available, even during an attack.
Protection against all the common attack types - DDoS protection guards against various attack types, including volumetric, protocol, and application attacks, providing comprehensive coverage.
Operational continuity - if maintaining uptime is crucial for your business, DDoS protection minimizes disruptions by filtering out malicious traffic.
Future growth - If you anticipate growth or increased exposure, investing in DDoS Protection now may save you from more significant issues later.
When to choose DDoS Flood Protection
High-volume attacks: If your primary concern is protecting against large-scale attacks that aim to overwhelm your network, Flood Protection is designed for this purpose.
Outbound access protection: If your main concern is safeguarding outbound access to the internet rather than publicly accessible applications, DDoS Flood Protection may be the right fit.
See also
KB24102503 - Cyber Services
KB24102505 - Network Cyber Services
KB24091813 - DDoS Flood Protection Technical Brief
KB24091814 - DDoS Protection Technical Brief
KB24092401 - Types of DDoS Attack