Detection and Initial Response Procedures

Attack detection triggers the entire response process. When monitoring systems indicate potential attacks, immediately verify the alert to eliminate false positives. Check multiple data sources including bandwidth graphs, error logs, and user reports. Quick verification prevents unnecessary response activation while ensuring real attacks receive immediate attention.

Initial assessment determines attack scope and severity. Identify targeted services, attack vectors being used, and current business impact. Measure traffic volumes to understand attack scale. Determine whether attacks target specific applications or entire infrastructure. This assessment guides subsequent response decisions.

Activate the response team based on attack severity. Minor attacks might require only on-call personnel, while major incidents demand full team activation. Use predetermined escalation criteria to avoid delays from subjective decision-making. Send initial notifications with attack details and expected response times.

Implement immediate mitigation measures to blunt attack impact. Enable pre-configured rate limiting to reduce traffic load. Activate CDN caching to serve content without origin requests. Switch to simplified static pages for dynamic sites. These quick actions buy time for comprehensive mitigation while maintaining some service availability.