Last Thursday, March 20th, we had the privilege of attending Red Button’s DDoS Day 2025, an exclusive event hosted at the iconic House of Lords in the United Kingdom. As DDoS attacks grow in number and complexity, this gathering brought together cybersecurity professionals to discuss the latest developments and explore strategies for maximising protection. This was the second DDoS Day in London organised by Red Button, and it was at least equally enjoyable as the first one!
The event featured a series of insightful talks from industry leaders. Paddy McGuinness, former UK Deputy National Security Adviser, opened with a keynote addressing the misconception of DDoS attacks as low-tech criminal activities and their use by hostile states. He stressed the importance of national resilience and reducing vulnerabilities. Manish Arora from Cloudflare shared insights into DDoS attack trends, revealing the largest recorded attack on their network, which peaked at 5.6 Tbps. Sebastien Ceuterickx of Proton discussed the challenges of maintaining on-premise infrastructure to withstand sophisticated DDoS attacks, sharing valuable lessons from his decade of experience. Andrey Slastenov from Gcore explored the dynamic landscape of modern DDoS threats and presented a spectrum of defence strategies. Ziv Gadot, CEO of Red Button, addressed the rising threat of Account Takeover (ATO) attacks, providing insights into distinguishing them from DDoS incidents. Finally, Gili Birchat El, Director of DDoS Services at Red Button, highlighted best practices for enhancing DDoS defence.
Key takeaways from the event included the rapid growth of DDoS and ransomware as common cyber threats, with over 80 nation states developing offensive cyber capabilities. The rise of DDoS-as-a-Service has made launching attacks easier, while AI-powered DDoS attacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to mitigate. Motivations behind DDoS attacks include competitor sabotage, state-sponsored attacks, and unhappy customers. The average DDoS attack duration in 2024 was 4.9 minutes, emphasising the need for automated detection. Predictions for the future include an increase in hyper-volumetric DDoS attacks due to IoT vulnerabilities and a rise in geopolitical-driven attacks. Multi-layered protection remains key, and while cloud-based solutions are popular, privacy-focused businesses may require on-prem solutions due to strict data regulations.
The venue was fantastic, and attendees had the chance to bask in the sunny weather on a terrace facing the Thames during breaks and networking sessions. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet colleagues, connect with new faces, and catch up with old friends in such a picturesque setting.
We extend our thanks to the organisers from the Red Button team, speakers, and attendees for making this day insightful and enjoyable. DDoS Day 2025 was truly an valuable experience, offering great perspectives and strategies to combat the ever-evolving threat landscape. As John Tavor from RedButton expressed, If you haven’t faced a DDoS attack yet, it’s only a matter of time. Preparation is important, as most operations that rely on online infrastructure are left vulnerable to DDoS if not properly protected.
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