4 Tips for Defending Against DDoS Attacks on Cloud-Based CDNs

Limelight Networks has released guidelines for protecting against DDoS attacks on its cloud-based Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for the gaming and entertainment industries.

“This year we’ve seen firsthand how DDoS attacks have evolved,” said Steve Miller Jones, Senior Director of Product Management at Limelight Networks. “DDoS attacks, which overwhelm a target system with requests and traffic, have become more prevalent on compromised systems, and these large-scale attacks ultimately lead to service outages. By overwhelming the platform with unsustainable requests and traffic, these attacks can significantly degrade the resources and performance of the affected application. This has forced game developers to re-evaluate their cybersecurity practices.”

He also said, "The frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks are expected to continue to increase. To maintain their brand reputation and continue to increase revenue, game developers must leverage high-performance networks capable of protecting their content."

In fact, these cyberattacks can significantly reduce customer satisfaction and ultimately negatively impact brand reputation if users are unable to access content or if the content is of poor quality. Especially in the highly competitive world of gaming and esports, it's all too easy for subscribers to switch to competitors. Therefore, it's crucial for game developers to develop strategies to enhance potential customer satisfaction from the development stage.

Limelight Networks has released DDoS attack defense guidelines for cloud-based CDNs for the gaming and entertainment industries. Key recommendations include: Implement a solution that not only defends against cyberattacks but also provides flexibility to respond to traffic surges; minimize system downtime; accurately identify attackers; and implement continuous performance monitoring to improve the end-user experience.