After a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack, it's really important to act fast. This helps limit damage and get services back up and running. Here’s a simple plan to follow:

1. Spot the Attack:

   • Quickly look at what kind of DDoS attack is happening and how big it is.
   • Use tools that monitor your network to spot sudden increases in traffic and where it's coming from.
   • A report from Akamai in 2021 showed that 34% of businesses faced DDoS attacks that caused serious downtime.

2. Use DDoS Defense Tactics:

   • Get help from DDoS protection services like Cloudflare or Akamai. They can manage and block bad traffic coming your way.
   • Use methods to filter out harmful traffic sources.

3. Talk to Everyone:

   • Let your team and other important people know about the attack.
   • Being open is key; if customers are affected, tell them. This helps build trust.

4. Watch and Learn:

   • Keep an eye on traffic patterns even after the attack to see if there are any leftovers or new threats.
   • Study what happened during the attack to learn more about it and make your defenses stronger.

5. Check Your Security:

   • Once the immediate problem is resolved, review how secure your network is.
   • Think about investing in better DDoS protection tools and create a response plan based on what you found.

Recent statistics show that 91% of organizations said they noticed more DDoS attacks in 2020. This emphasizes the need to have strong plans ready to respond.