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Vulnerability Analysis and Mitigation Strategies of DDoS Attacks on Cloud Infrastructure Sihotang, Hengki Tamando; Alrasyid, Wildan; Delano, Aldrich; Jacob, Halburt; Rizky, Galih Prakoso
Journal Basic Science and Technology Vol 14 No 2 (2025): June: Basic Science and Technology
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

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As cloud computing becomes increasingly central to modern digital operations, it has also become a primary target for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. This research investigates the major vulnerabilities within cloud infrastructure that are commonly exploited by DDoS attackers and evaluates the effectiveness of various mitigation strategies. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining vulnerability assessment, simulated attack scenarios, and comparative performance analysis of traditional and advanced defense mechanisms, including rate limiting, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), and machine learning-based anomaly detection. The findings reveal that key weaknesses in cloud systems such as shared resource models, unsecured APIs, and auto-scaling configurations can be leveraged to disrupt services or cause economic damage. The comparative evaluation highlights the limitations of conventional tools in handling sophisticated or large-scale attacks, while also showcasing the superior adaptability of SDN and AI-driven techniques under dynamic threat conditions. This research contributes to the field of cloud security by offering a comprehensive understanding of DDoS threat vectors, identifying effective defense combinations, and providing practical recommendations for strengthening the security posture of cloud systems. The study emphasizes the importance of proactive, layered, and intelligent defense frameworks to enhance the resilience of cloud-based infrastructures against evolving DDoS threats.
Co-Authors Achiriani, Tri Wahyuningtiyas Agustina Simangunsong Aisyah Alesha Aisyah Alesha Alrasyid, Wildan Amri, Siskawati Anthoni Anggrawan Anthony Anggrawan Bambang Saras Yulistiawan Bosker Sinaga Budi Arif Dermawan Calvin Berkat Iman Hulu Chandra, Suherman Dadang Pyanto Delano, Aldrich Desi Vinsensia Dini Anggraini Dwiki Rivaldo Naidu Efendi, Syahril Elpridawati Purba Endang Mistaorina Laia Erwin Panggabean Fadiel Rahmad Hidayat Firmansyah Firmansyah Fransisco alexander Simbolon Fristi Riandari Guntur Syahputra Harapan Lumbantoruan Harapan Lumbantoruan Harpingka Fitria Br. Sibarani Harpingka Fitriai Br. Sibaran Hasugian , Paska Marto Herlina Zebua Herman Mawengkang Husain Husain Hutahaean, Harvei Desmon Jacob, Halburt Jane Irma Sari Jelita Sari Simanungkalit Jijon Raphita Sagala Joan De Mathew Jonhariono Sihotang Jonhariono Sihotang Judijanto, Loso Kouvelis Geovany Ortizan Laia, Endang Mistaorina Lemos, Sgarbossa Carlo Maria Santauli Siboro Martinus Ndruru Melda Agustina Nababan Michaud, Patrisius Mochamad Wahyudi Muhammad Rafli Muhammad Zarlis Mulianingtyas , RR Octanty Mulianingtyas, RR Octanty Murni Marbun Normi Verawati Marbun Panjaitan, Firta Sari Patricius Michaud Felix Patrisia Teresa Marsoit Pilisman Buulolo Pujiastuti, Lise R. Mahdalena Simanjorang Rasenda, Rasenda Rifka Widyastuti, Rifka Ririn Pebrina Br. Marpaung Rizky A, Galih Prakoso Rizky, Galih Prakoso Rohit Gautama Roma Sinta Simbolon Rosulastri Purba Santiwati Sihotang Santoso, Heroe Sethu Ramen Sihotang , Jonhariono Sihotang, Jonhariono Sim, Lee Choi Simbolon, Agata Putri Handayani Simbolon, Roma Sinta Simbolon, Romasinta Siringoringo, Rimmar Siskawati Amri Sitio, Arjon Samuel Song , Jiang Lou Sri Devi Sulindawaty, Sulindawaty Tarisa Tarigan Teresa, Patrys Vina Winda Sari Vinsensia, Desi Widyastuti , Rifka