How to Mitigate DDoS Attacks and Protect Applications with WAF Without Compromising Performance

DDoS attacks have become more frequent and complex, necessitating effective mitigation strategies that do not compromise application performance. Traditional centralized security models, involving web application firewalls (WAFs) and DDoS mitigation mechanisms, often introduce latency due to traffic rerouting and remote processing, a problem highlighted by the concept of "hairpinning." This process delays user requests as traffic is redirected to centralized centers for inspection, leading to performance degradation. In contrast, distributed architectures, such as those offered by the Azion Platform, mitigate these issues by enabling local traffic inspection at globally distributed data centers, reducing latency by aligning security processes with traffic entry points. This approach proved effective for Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA), which, during a DDoS attack, successfully migrated to Azion's platform, enhancing its defenses while reducing latency and cloud costs. Azion's real-time event monitoring further simplifies identifying and correlating security-related performance issues, promoting a seamless user experience without compromising security.

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