StormWall DDoS Protection Is Now Even Better With Improved Client Portal

DDoS attacks pack a punch. The Ponemon Institute estimates that each minute of downtime during a DDoS assault rings in at a whopping $22,000. On top of that, recovery from such an attack can set back a small or midsize business by $120,000.

Implementing robust DDoS protection isn’t optional — it’s a necessity. But it’s not as simple as set it and forget it. DDoS attacks come in different flavors, each with a unique focus:

• Volume-Based Attacks: Their goal? Flood bandwidth with an avalanche of data.
• Application Layer Attacks: These imitate regular user activity to zero in on specific applications.
• Multi-vector Attacks: Combine multiple attack strategies for a complicated offensive.
• Reflection and Amplification Attacks: Exploit weaknesses to amplify malicious traffic.

In most cases, an automated response will suffice. But occasionally, a situation calls for a careful assessment and tailored response. Perhaps you want to keep a close eye on the proceedings.

To make this possible, StormWall has significantly revamped its client portal. Now, customers can monitor their DDoS security in real-time.

Customizing DDoS Protection with StormWall’s Portal

StormWall’s revamped service breaks down into several sections, namely analytics, protected object, WebSocket, DNS, SSL, cache, protection, advanced, attack history, and blocked IPs.

Under “Analytics“, graphs and charts give an overview of website requests, traffic volume, response times, and request origins. Switch to the “Protected Object” section for details about the addresses linked to your protected resource. 

The “Protection” section provides a comprehensive suite of tools to control your DDoS protection and enhance security measures. Here are just some of them:

• Protection Mode: By default, the service operates in “Sensor” mode, analyzing all site requests for potential threats. However, users can opt for alternative modes like “Redirect”. This mode utilizes identification file (cookie) analysis to deter bot attacks and automatic requests.

• Java Script Checks: Users can use Javascript-based checks, providing another layer of security to the system.

• CAPTCHA Method: The service incorporates a proprietary CAPTCHA method, adding a further barrier against potential intruders.

• Proactive Protection: Upon activation, this feature comprehensively analyzes visitor activity, such as geolocation and time spent on specific site pages. The data gathered is used to construct a positive server resource usage model.

• Address List Management: The service provides a system to manage white, black, and gray address lists. Traffic from whitelisted addresses bypasses checks, while blacklisted addresses are automatically blocked. Graylisted addresses, however, are subject to deeper analysis, and users can specify the checks these should undergo.

• Geofiltering: Users can activate geofiltering and specify particular actions for requests from certain countries.

Understand the nature of your traffic — get a high-level overview or get down to the details like response codes, request headers and more

The client portal features a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to configure basic settings. But for security specialists, there’s a variety of advanced options:

• Manage Backend Services: Balance settings for optimized traffic flow and backend server management, allowing smooth and secure protocol access.

• WebSocket Shield: Setup protection against DDoS attacks exploiting WebSocket vulnerabilities, ensuring stable operation even on non-standard ports.

• Control DNS Settings: Oversee domain zone settings, manage secure IP addresses, and adjust DNS records as needed for robust domain security.

• SSL Security Enhancements: Counteract application-level DDoS attacks on SSL traffic, offering both manual and automatic key management options.

• Boost Speed with Cache: Activate static content caching to improve site speed and reduce server load, providing options for data storage time and file extension caching.

• Tune-up Protection: Customize server protection options against DDoS attacks, including interactive checks, geo-filtering, HTTP header filters, and more, with a flexible system for managing address lists and blocking rules.

• Advanced Redirect Options: Configure various redirects for enhanced site navigation and seamless user experience, including unconditional redirects to other domains.

And if you’re unsure how to tailor the protection for your website, StormWall specialists are always ready to assist with configuration on request. 

Easily see where an attack originated from