Learn from TikTok (Cloudflare)

When the Internet
Went a Little TikTok-y

In 2020, TikTok, along with other sites using Cloudflare, experienced a brief but unsettling DNS hijack. Incident Drill lets your team practice responding to BGP route leaks and other DNS security incidents before they impact your users.

TikTok (Cloudflare) | 2020 | Security (BGP/DNS)

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The Silent Threat of BGP Route Leaks

BGP route leaks, like the one that affected TikTok, are a serious security risk. They can lead to DNS hijacking, data interception, and even denial-of-service attacks. Detecting and mitigating these attacks requires a deep understanding of network routing protocols and rapid incident response capabilities.

PREPARE YOUR TEAM

Practice Incident Response with Realistic Simulations

Incident Drill provides realistic incident simulations based on real-world events like the TikTok DNS Hijack. Your team will gain hands-on experience in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex network security incidents, improving your Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) and strengthening your overall security posture.

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Realistic Scenarios

Simulations based on real-world incidents like the TikTok DNS Hijack.

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Detailed Analysis

Explore the root cause and impact of the incident.

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Collaborative Environment

Work together as a team to resolve the incident.

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Time-Based Challenges

Race against the clock to mitigate the impact.

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Performance Metrics

Track your team's performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Post-Incident Review

Learn from your mistakes and improve your response process.

WHY TEAMS PRACTICE THIS

Mastering BGP Security

✓ Strengthen your DNS security posture
✓ Improve incident response skills
✓ Reduce MTTR for network security incidents
✓ Enhance team collaboration
✓ Gain practical experience with BGP route leak mitigation
✓ Proactively prepare for future attacks

10:00 AM BGP Route Leak Originates

10:05 AM Cloudflare DNS Resolvers Affected

10:10 AM DNS Queries for TikTok Redirected ERROR

10:25 AM Cloudflare Mitigates Route Leak RESOLVED

How It Works

Step 1: Detect the Anomaly

Identify the suspicious BGP route announcements.

Step 2: Analyze the Impact

Determine which services and users are affected.

Step 3: Mitigate the Route Leak

Implement filtering rules to block the malicious routes.

Step 4: Restore DNS Resolution

Verify that DNS queries are resolving correctly.

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When the Internet Went a Little TikTok-y