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FlowSpec DDoS Protection

Real-time distributed denial of service mitigation at network edge

DDoS Attacks on Philippine Networks

Philippine ISPs and enterprises increasingly face DDoS attacks that overwhelm network resources, causing service outages for all customers. Traditional approaches require manual intervention or expensive scrubbing centers, leaving networks vulnerable during the critical first minutes of an attack.

Small to medium ISPs often have no DDoS protection at all, relying on upstream providers who may take hours to respond. By then, the damage to reputation and revenue is already done.

Automated FlowSpec DDoS Mitigation

FlowSpec (RFC 5575) allows network devices to exchange traffic filtering rules via BGP, enabling automated DDoS response in seconds instead of hours. When an attack is detected, mitigation rules propagate automatically across your network, blocking malicious traffic at the edge before it consumes bandwidth.

Our NaaS platform includes 24/7 monitoring with automated FlowSpec deployment. We detect attacks in real-time and deploy countermeasures immediately, while our NOC engineers analyze the attack pattern to refine protection.

How It Helps ISPs

  • Automated response to attacks within seconds
  • Surgical traffic blocking preserves legitimate connections
  • No need for expensive scrubbing center contracts
  • Comprehensive attack analytics and reporting
  • Protection scales with your network infrastructure

How It Helps End-Users

  • Minimal service disruption during attacks
  • Maintained connection quality when network is under attack
  • Protection from collateral damage of attacks on other subscribers
  • No manual intervention required from your IT team
  • Fast restoration of normal service after attack ends

Why MikroTik CCR Falls Short

  • No FlowSpec support - requires manual firewall rules
  • Manual response takes minutes to hours, not seconds
  • Limited filtering capacity compared to traffic volumes
  • No automated attack detection or response
  • Firewall rules impact performance under attack load
  • Difficult to coordinate protection across multiple routers

Protect Your Network with Automated DDoS Mitigation