Single Session HTTP Flood is a DDoS technique that targets system availability by overloading infrastructure. This page explains the attack, mitigation capabilities, and the role of WEDOS Global.
Description
Uses a single session to send repeated HTTP requests, overwhelming the server.
Mitigation Capabilities
Anycast: Yes, disperses HTTP session traffic.
NGINX Proxy: Yes, filters repeated HTTP requests within a session.
HAProxy: Yes, handles HTTP session traffic effectively.
IDS Suricata: Yes, detects repeated session request patterns.
WAF: Yes, filters abnormal session HTTP requests.
OWASP Rules: Yes, mitigates session-based HTTP flood patterns.
Complex anycast solution – WEDOS Global (or Cloudflare for example): Yes, mitigates session-based HTTP floods.
Solutions
Use advanced WAF and session monitoring tools.
Why WEDOS Global?
WEDOS Global provides Anycast-powered edge protection that filters malicious traffic before it reaches your core systems. For DDoS types like Single Session HTTP Flood, WEDOS offers scalable global filtering combined with advanced detection strategies and 24/7 support.
Can WEDOS Global Help?
✅ WEDOS Global is highly effective against this attack due to global Anycast and intelligent filtering.