The State of DDoS Defenses: Unpacking a New Survey of 300 CISOs & Security Directors

The State of DDoS Defenses: Unpacking a New Survey of 300 CISOs & Security Directors

Enterprises are increasing their DDoS defense budgets, but many still experience damaging downtime due to ongoing attacks and gaps in protection. The MazeBolt survey of 300 CISOs and security directors across US and Europe reveals a persistent resilience gap, with automated testing and full visibility being key needs.

Keypoints

  • Most organizations suffer multiple damaging DDoS incidents annually.
  • Higher‑volume enterprises face greater damage from attacks.
  • There is a gap between spending and confidence in defenses.
  • Manual testing remains common and requires downtime despite budgeting increases.
  • Automation and continuous, downtime‑free vulnerability testing are in high demand.

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