Everything you need to know about DDactic and DDoS vulnerability assessment
General Questions
What is DDactic?▼
DDactic is an automated DDoS vulnerability assessment platform that helps organizations discover their attack surface, identify DDoS vulnerabilities, and test their defenses. We provide comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations to improve your DDoS resilience.
How does DDactic work?▼
DDactic performs automated reconnaissance to discover your assets (domains, subdomains, IPs), analyzes your infrastructure for DDoS vulnerabilities (origin IP exposure, CDN misconfigurations, etc.), runs synthetic simulations to test your defenses, and generates detailed reports with remediation recommendations and CLI scripts.
What makes DDactic different from other security tools?▼
DDactic focuses specifically on DDoS vulnerabilities that other tools miss. We discover hidden attack surfaces, test CDN bypass techniques, identify origin IP exposure, and provide actionable remediation scripts. Unlike generic vulnerability scanners, we specialize in DDoS resilience testing.
Do I need to install anything?▼
No installation required. DDactic is a cloud-based SaaS platform. You simply add your domains, and we handle the rest. We also provide a CLI tool for self-check assessments if you prefer to run scans locally.
Technical Questions
What types of vulnerabilities does DDactic find?▼
DDactic identifies: origin IP exposure, CDN bypass vulnerabilities, unprotected assets, misconfigured WAFs, exposed API endpoints, DNS misconfigurations, and infrastructure weaknesses that could be exploited in DDoS attacks.
How does DDactic discover my attack surface?▼
We use multiple techniques: DNS enumeration, certificate transparency logs, historical DNS records, subdomain discovery, IP resolution, port scanning, and infrastructure analysis. This comprehensive approach ensures we find assets you might not even know exist.
What is origin IP exposure and why is it dangerous?▼
Origin IP exposure occurs when attackers can discover the real IP addresses of your servers behind a CDN. Once they have your origin IPs, they can bypass your CDN protection and attack your servers directly, rendering your DDoS protection ineffective.
How long does an assessment take?▼
Assessment time depends on the size of your infrastructure. A typical assessment for a medium-sized organization (10-50 domains) takes 24-48 hours. Large enterprises with hundreds of assets may take 3-5 days. You'll receive progress updates throughout the process.
Security & Safety
Is DDactic safe to use? Will it disrupt my services?▼
Yes, DDactic is completely safe. We use controlled, low-volume testing that simulates attack patterns without causing disruption. All testing is performed with your explicit authorization and follows responsible disclosure practices. We never perform actual DDoS attacks.
What data does DDactic collect?▼
We only collect the domains you provide and the infrastructure data discovered during assessment. We do not access your internal systems, databases, or sensitive data. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. See our Privacy Policy for details.
How do you ensure responsible disclosure?▼
All assessments require explicit authorization. We follow responsible disclosure practices, only testing systems you've authorized, and providing detailed reports directly to you. We never publicly disclose vulnerabilities without your permission.
Pricing & Plans
How much does DDactic cost?▼
Pricing is based on the number of domains and assets in your infrastructure. We offer flexible plans for organizations of all sizes. Contact us for a custom quote based on your needs.
Do you offer a free trial?▼
Yes! We offer a limited free assessment for qualified organizations. Join our early access waitlist to be notified when trials become available.
Can I use DDactic for ongoing monitoring?▼
Yes, we offer continuous monitoring plans that automatically scan your infrastructure for new vulnerabilities and changes. This helps you stay protected as your infrastructure evolves.