DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is a cyber attack where multiple compromised systems flood a target server with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users.

DDoS means Distributed Denial of Service - a type of cyber attack that uses multiple systems to overwhelm a target with traffic.

How does DDoS protection work?

DDoS protection works by filtering malicious traffic, rate limiting requests, and distributing load across multiple servers to maintain service availability.

Does a CDN replace a WAF?

No. A CDN accelerates and caches; a WAF filters attacks. They complement each other.

Will a WAF slow my site?

A well‑tuned WAF at the edge has minimal impact and may improve reliability under spikes.

WAF vs CDN: what’s the difference?

Both are edge technologies, but they solve different problems—and together they’re strongest.

CDN (Content Delivery Network)

Caches and serves static assets close to users; improves speed and resilience.
Reduces load on origin, smoothing traffic spikes.

WAF (Web Application Firewall)

Inspects requests to block abusive or malicious patterns at L7.
Adds rules, challenges, bot management, and rate limits.

When do you need both?

Sites with dynamic pages/APIs benefit from WAF filtering and CDN caching for static bits.
WAF blocks bad requests; CDN reduces origin work—together they keep you online under stress.

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