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Does your DDoS protection
actually work?
A DDoS test simulates a real attack in a controlled manner to validate whether your anti-DDoS measures are effective. Not just "does it go down?" but how fast it detects, how well it mitigates and how quickly it recovers.
What is a DDoS Test?
A DDoS Test simulates a Distributed Denial of Service attack on your online services in a controlled manner to validate whether your anti-DDoS measures are effective. The team tests at multiple levels: volumetric (bandwidth), protocol (TCP/UDP) and application layer (HTTP floods). Each type tests a different layer of your defences.
Validate your defences before attackers do
The test does not just check "does it go down". The team measures the full chain: how quickly does your DDoS protection detect the attack? How effective is the mitigation? What is the residual impact on legitimate traffic? How quickly do you recover after the attack ends?
The team conducts realistic DDoS simulations at different levels: volumetric (bandwidth), protocol (TCP/UDP) and application layer (HTTP floods, slowloris). Each attack type tests a different layer of your defences.
The results provide concrete input for improving your DDoS strategy: configuration adjustments, capacity expansion or selection of a different mitigation solution.
DDoS protection that hasn't been tested is an assumption
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Configuration gaps are only found under real attack conditions
DDoS mitigation solutions require correct configuration to be effective. Misconfigured solutions may allow attacks through or block legitimate traffic. Only testing reveals these issues.
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Application layer attacks bypass volumetric protection
Many organisations have volumetric DDoS protection but no application layer (Layer 7) defences. These attacks use legitimate-looking requests and can take down services with surprisingly low traffic volumes.
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NIS2 and DORA require demonstrable availability measures
Both frameworks require organisations to demonstrate that availability measures are in place and effective. A DDoS test provides the evidence that your protection works as intended.
What we test
How we run a DDoS test
Scoping
Target systems, attack types, intensity levels, timing and emergency stop procedures. Alignment with your DDoS provider and ISP.
Preparation
Coordination with ISP and DDoS mitigation provider. Establishing monitoring and measurement baseline.
Execution
Phased DDoS simulation with escalating intensity. Multiple attack vectors tested sequentially.
Monitoring
Real-time monitoring of availability, mitigation effectiveness and impact on legitimate traffic throughout the test.
Reporting
Report with test results, effectiveness assessment per attack type, and concrete recommendations for improvement.
Deliverables
- DDoS test report
- Effectiveness assessment per attack type
- Availability measurements during the test
- Mitigation response times
- Recommendations for improvement
- Executive summary
Who needs a DDoS test
Organisations with customer-facing online services
If your online services are unavailable, customers go elsewhere. Validate that your protection keeps them available.
E-commerce companies dependent on availability
Revenue stops when your platform goes down. Validate that your DDoS protection handles peak attack traffic.
Financial institutions with online services
DORA specifically requires organisations to test resilience. A DDoS test provides the evidence DORA requires.
Organisations wanting to validate their DDoS mitigation investment
You pay for DDoS protection. This test validates whether you are getting what you are paying for.
FAQ
Can a DDoS test disrupt our services?
Should we inform our DDoS provider?
How high is the test intensity?
Do you also test at the application layer?
How often should a DDoS test be performed?
Validate your DDoS protection
before it matters.
Request a controlled DDoS test. Know your protection works when you need it most.