Introduction to QikDefend
QikDefend is a comprehensive DDoS protection platform designed to secure your web applications, APIs, and network infrastructure from distributed denial-of-service attacks. Our multi-layered protection system automatically detects and mitigates attacks in real-time, ensuring your services remain available and performant.
Key Benefits
- Always-On Protection: Continuous monitoring and automatic mitigation
- Global Network: Distributed scrubbing centers worldwide
- Zero Configuration: Automatic attack detection and mitigation
- Real-Time Analytics: Detailed insights into traffic and attacks
- API-First Design: Programmatic control and integration
How QikDefend Works
QikDefend operates by routing your traffic through our global network of scrubbing centers. Here's the high-level process:
- Traffic Routing: Your traffic is routed to the nearest QikDefend scrubbing center
- Analysis: Our system analyzes traffic patterns in real-time
- Detection: Malicious traffic is identified using behavioral analysis and threat intelligence
- Mitigation: Attack traffic is filtered out while legitimate traffic proceeds to your origin
- Reporting: Detailed analytics and alerts are provided through the dashboard
Note: QikDefend requires minimal configuration. Most customers can activate protection within minutes by updating their DNS records.
Quick Start Guide
Follow these steps to get started with QikDefend protection:
Step 1: Create Your Account
Sign up for a QikDefend account and verify your email address.
Step 2: Add Your Domain
Add the domain you want to protect to your QikDefend dashboard.
Step 3: Update DNS Records
Change your domain's DNS records to point to QikDefend's nameservers or create CNAME records as instructed.
# Example CNAME record
www.yourdomain.com CNAME protect.qikdefend.com
Step 4: Verify Protection
Once DNS propagation is complete, your domain will be protected. You can verify this in your QikDefend dashboard.
Important: DNS changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate globally, though typically it's much faster.
Account Setup
Setting up your QikDefend account is straightforward. This section covers the initial configuration and settings.
User Management
Add team members to your QikDefend account with different permission levels:
| Role | Permissions | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Full access to all features and billing | Account administrator |
| Admin | Full access to security features, limited billing access | Security team lead |
| Analyst | Read-only access to dashboards and reports | Security analyst |
| Developer | API access and integration management | Development team |
Security Settings
Configure your security preferences and default protection settings:
// Example security configuration via API
{
"web_protection": {
"enabled": true,
"mode": "automatic",
"sensitivity": "medium"
},
"network_protection": {
"enabled": true,
"threshold": "auto"
},
"notifications": {
"email": true,
"webhook": "https://your-app.com/webhooks/qikdefend"
}
}
Billing & Plans
QikDefend offers flexible pricing plans to suit businesses of all sizes. All plans include core DDoS protection features.
Plan Comparison
| Feature | Starter | Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDoS Protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web Application Firewall | Basic | Advanced | Advanced + Custom Rules |
| Bot Protection | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| API Access | Read-only | Full Access | Full Access + Priority |
| Support | Priority | 24/7 Dedicated |
Billing Cycle
You can choose between monthly and annual billing. Annual billing offers a 20% discount compared to monthly billing.
Tip: You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Prorated charges or credits will be applied accordingly.