Proper DDoS Protection Requires Both Detective and Preventive Controls

This article argues that DDoS defenses have historically emphasized detection and mitigation while underutilizing preventive controls, and it recommends a more balanced approach. It presents five practical steps—checking for vulnerabilities at OSI layers 3/4/7 using nondisruptive methods, maintaining environmental awareness, documenting and prioritizing remediation, and continuously iterating security measures—to reduce organizational DDoS exposure.