Security teams have long focused on reacting to DDoS threats — deploying tools, setting thresholds, and preparing for response once an attack is under way. But as environments grow more complex and threats more dynamic, a new approach is gaining traction: continuous DDoS validation that proactively strengthens resilience across the organization.
In a recent webinar, How to Validate Akamai, Radware, and Cloudflare DDoS Protections: Critical Steps to Preventing Damaging Downtime – Alon Yaffe, Senior Solutions Architect, and Brian Kay, Sales Director US, explored how organizations are beginning to adopt this mindset, moving from reactive DDoS protection toward a model built on continuous insight, improvement, and assurance.
Rather than asking “What might fail?” the question is becoming: “What can we improve — right now?”
Seeing What Others Don’t — Even When DDoS Protection is Deployed
One example shared during the webinar involved a mobile banking application. It had all the expected DDoS protection measures in place — or so it seemed. Yet continuous testing revealed that none of those defenses were actively protecting live traffic.
“This is something we see again and again,” said Alon. “The organization thinks it’s covered, but the protections either aren’t working or aren’t actually deployed where they should be. It’s not a technology failure — it’s an operational blind spot.”
It’s a reminder that visibility, not just control, is essential. Without regular validation, security teams are left with assumptions rather than facts.
Finding and Fixing DDoS Misconfigurations — Before They Create Risk
Misconfigurations continue to be one of the most common and overlooked sources of DDoS risk. Even robust solutions can fall short if they’re not tailored to the environment they’re meant to defend.
“So many companies leave their DDoS mitigation tools in default mode,” Brian noted. “But ‘default’ doesn’t mean optimized. It just means ‘easier to deploy.’ That gap between deployment and effectiveness is where problems creep in.”
With environments constantly evolving — new services launched, architectures shifted, vendors updated — staying ahead requires more than one-time testing. It requires a process that addresses changes as they emerge.
Adapting to Scale and Speed
The recent 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack is just one example of how the DDoS threat landscape continues to develop. Attackers are increasing both in scale and sophistication, often using automation and AI to launch high-impact campaigns.
“As DDoS attacks get bigger and smarter, defenses need to be smarter too,” said Alon. “It’s not about responding faster. It’s about being ready ahead of time.”
That readiness isn’t static. It’s dynamic — shaped by data, visibility, and a process of continuous validation.
A Shift in Thinking: From Response to Readiness
For many organizations, adopting continuous DDoS validation is more than a technical improvement; it’s a cultural shift. It means moving beyond assumptions of DDoS readiness and toward a model where resilience is visible, measurable, and improvable over time.
This shift also aligns with regulatory and operational priorities. Frameworks like DORA and the SEC’s new cybersecurity rules emphasize not just protection, but assurance — the ability to demonstrate that critical systems are defended and that risks are actively managed.
Continuous DDoS validation provides a way to bridge that gap, offering both technical insight and strategic accountability.
A More Confident Path Forward
Problems with DDoS protection develop because teams lack the tools and processes to deal with the issues that matter most. They develop because attackers adapt, environments evolve, and visibility fades. That’s where RADAR™ by MazeBolt comes in – not to replace what’s been deployed, but to make sure it works as intended.
“Security teams want to be confident,” said Brian. “They want to know they’re doing the right things — and they want the evidence to back it up.” That confidence comes from seeing the whole picture – and acting on what you see.
To learn more about continuous DDoS Vulnerability Management and its role in modern DDoS resilience strategies, contact us.
