Learn from GitHub

The Day GitHub Faced a
1.35 Tbps DDoS Attack

In 2018, GitHub weathered the largest DDoS attack in history thanks to their robust incident response. With Incident Drill, your team can prepare for similar high-pressure situations and learn to mitigate risks effectively.

GitHub | 2018 | Security (DDoS)

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The High Cost of DDoS Attacks

DDoS attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, posing a significant threat to online services. The financial impact, reputational damage, and operational disruption can be devastating if your team is unprepared. Traditional training often falls short in simulating the chaos and urgency of a real attack.

PREPARE YOUR TEAM

Practice Makes Perfect with Incident Drill

Incident Drill provides realistic incident simulations based on real-world events like the GitHub Memcached DDoS attack. Your team will gain hands-on experience in identifying vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation strategies, and collaborating effectively under pressure, all in a safe and controlled environment.

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Realistic Scenarios

Simulations based on real-world incidents like the GitHub DDoS attack.

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Real-Time Collaboration

Work together with your team to diagnose and resolve incidents in real-time.

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Detailed Analytics

Track team performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Security Focus

Learn to defend against common attack vectors and vulnerabilities.

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Learning Resources

Access expert insights and best practices for incident response.

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Customizable Drills

Tailor simulations to your specific infrastructure and needs.

WHY TEAMS PRACTICE THIS

Strengthen Your Incident Response

✓ Improved incident detection and response times
✓ Enhanced team collaboration and communication
✓ Reduced downtime and business disruption
✓ Increased confidence in handling critical incidents
✓ Better understanding of security vulnerabilities
✓ Proactive mitigation of potential threats

Attack Flow

1. Attack Launch Attackers exploit Memcached amplification vulnerability.

2. Amplification Small requests to Memcached servers result in massive responses directed at GitHub.

3. DDoS Impact GitHub infrastructure is overwhelmed by traffic, causing brief service disruption.

4. Mitigation GitHub's rapid response mitigates the attack, limiting downtime to minutes. Success

How It Works

Step 1: Identify the Vulnerability

Discover the Memcached amplification flaw.

Step 2: Analyze the Attack Vector

Understand how the attack was executed.

Step 3: Implement Mitigation Strategies

Deploy countermeasures to block malicious traffic.

Step 4: Monitor and Adapt

Continuously monitor network traffic and adjust defenses as needed.

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The Day GitHub Faced a 1.35 Tbps DDoS Attack