Description: Surge protection refers to the measures implemented to safeguard networks and systems from sudden spikes in data traffic, which can be caused by various reasons, including DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. These spikes can overload network resources, causing service interruptions and affecting the availability of critical applications. Surge protection involves the use of technologies and strategies that allow for the management and mitigation of these spikes, ensuring that network infrastructure can handle traffic without compromising performance. This includes the implementation of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and load balancing solutions that help distribute traffic efficiently. Additionally, cloud-based mitigation services can absorb malicious traffic before it reaches the internal network. The importance of surge protection lies in the increasing dependence of businesses on connectivity and the availability of online services, where any disruption can result in significant losses both financially and in terms of reputation. Therefore, having effective protection measures is essential to ensure business continuity and information security.
