DDoS Protection: Is there anything I can do server-wise to help mitigate against this?

wh33t · 04-24-2018, 03:53 PM

I looked into CloudFlare, seems simple enough to setup and use but I'm curious if there is anything from the server stand point I could do. I'm building a web service and trying to get all my ducks in a row and I know I've got some server hardening to do but I'm not sure what can be done. It will be a KVM VPS running debian or Ubuntu Server.

Any tips? THANKS!

frankbell · 04-24-2018, 08:33 PM

I know of no way a server can be configured to prevent third parties from attacking it.

ChuangTzu · 04-25-2018, 02:07 PM

Servers will get attacked, any internet facing box will get attacked. The goal is to minimize exposure, close unused ports, stop all unnecessary daemons/program, run a firewall etc... You want your site to be an unattractive target, or not worth "their" time and effort. Similar ideology of protecting your life/home/car from any criminal or thief. They are looking for quick easy targets, or targets with the most "payout/risk-reward".