Amazon GameLift Servers launches DDoS Protection
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This article announces Amazon GameLift Servers DDoS Protection, a new feature protecting multiplayer games from denial-of-service attacks.
- Defends against DoS and DDoS attacks with UDP-based traffic protection
- Co-locates relay network alongside game servers for authentication
- Authenticates client traffic using access tokens to block unauthorized requests
- Enforces per-player traffic limits to prevent disruptions
- Protects individual players or entire game sessions from targeted attacks
- Available at no additional cost to GameLift Servers customers
- Launched in seven regions across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific
- Sample code provided for Unreal Engine and native C++
GameLift Servers DDoS Protection improves game session resiliency with minimal latency overhead and no manual configuration required.
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