Protection Module
Layer-7 DDoS Protection
Keep web applications available under application-layer attacks. Naksill mitigates abusive HTTP traffic at the edge before it reaches your origin.
What it stops
It stops application-layer attack traffic that aims to overwhelm your web services and degrade availability. The system detects abnormal request patterns and sustained pressure against expensive routes before they impact the backend. It also blocks techniques designed to force unnecessary origin work and drain compute resources. Protection covers both web applications and API surfaces where attackers commonly concentrate effort. The result is steadier performance, fewer outages, and more predictable capacity under stress.
How it works
1Identify anomalies in request behavior and traffic patterns.
2Differentiate legitimate spikes from abusive attack traffic.
3Mitigate at the edge with adaptive filtering and response controls.
Key capabilities
It provides a complete capability set to keep applications available during sustained layer-7 pressure. Protection focuses on identifying abusive request patterns early and applying the right action automatically, even when attacks try to look like normal traffic. Controls can be tailored per application surface so critical flows stay responsive while noisy traffic is handled appropriately. Teams get clear insight into what is happening during an event, so response is faster and less guesswork-driven. The result is steadier performance and more predictable infrastructure behavior when traffic turns hostile.
Edge mitigation
Stop attacks before origin impact.
Endpoint-aware policies
Protect high-cost routes and APIs.
Adaptive rate controls
Dynamic limits based on behavior.
Attack visibility
Understand vectors and affected paths.
Origin shielding
Reduce load and protect backend capacity.
Always-on posture
Protection stays consistent under stress.
Outcomes
Availability stays stable even during sustained pressure. Backend load is reduced, which helps prevent slowdowns and resource spikes. When incidents happen, teams can respond and recover faster with clearer context on what is driving the traffic.
- Improved uptime and stability under attack
- Lower origin load and fewer performance incidents
- Faster recovery with clearer attack insights
FAQ
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Does this help if traffic looks "valid" (no obvious bot headers)?
Yes. Layer-7 attacks often mimic normal clients, so relying on headers is not enough. Protection focuses on request patterns, session behavior, and traffic dynamics to identify abusive intent even when the requests appear legitimate.
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Can we protect specific endpoints more aggressively?
Yes. You can apply stronger controls to high-cost or high-risk routes (for example checkout, search, login, or specific API methods) while keeping lighter policies on the rest of the application.
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How does this affect latency?
It is designed to be low-latency. Decisions are made in real time and enforced at the edge, so legitimate users should not feel a noticeable slowdown. Any additional checks are targeted and applied only when needed.
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What happens during sudden legitimate traffic spikes?
Legitimate spikes are handled differently than attacks. The system adapts to traffic shape and behavior, allowing genuine surges to pass while filtering abusive patterns that typically accompany or imitate spikes. You can also define safe defaults for known events (campaigns, releases, ticket drops) to reduce risk of accidental blocking.
