Week 13 Review
| Day | Skill | Real-World Use |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | DDoS taxonomy + attack simulators | Know what "we're under DDoS" actually means |
| 92 | All 5 rate limiting algorithms | Choose the right algorithm for the right context |
| 93 | CIDR-aware per-IP/subnet rate limiting | Block entire ASNs with one rule |
| 94 | SYN flood defense (half-open tracking) | Understand why tcp_syncookies isn't enough |
| 95 | Slowloris detection (byte rate monitor) | Defend against single-machine takedown attacks |
| 96 | Z-score + EMA traffic anomaly detection | Adapt thresholds to traffic patterns automatically |
| 97 | PoW challenges + IP blocklist with expiry | Impose cost on bots without blocking legit users |
| 98 | UDP anti-amplification | Prevent your service from being used as a weapon |