This Akamai white paper outlines eight best practices for building a DDoS mitigation plan that minimizes business disruption. Key steps include anticipating single points of failure, verifying ISP mitigation capabilities, and avoiding overreliance on edge infrastructure. Organizations should identify critical assets, define acceptable mitigation times, and deploy protection services proactively. Developing a detailed runbook with clear roles, escalation paths, and communication plans ensures streamlined response. Annual tabletop exercises validate readiness. By preparing in advance, businesses can strengthen resilience, reduce downtime, and maintain continuity during large-scale DDoS attacks.

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