Project Shield by Google offers free DDoS protection to at-risk organizations like news publishers and human rights defenders.
Recent improvements have made it easier to apply for and set up Project Shield's services, with streamlined application processes and enhanced setup workflows.
Applying to Project Shield involves a simple application with real-time checks, improved navigation on mobile devices, and searchable dropdown menus for information selection.
Setting up protection on the Project Shield dashboard involves configuring key information, activating networking services, and easy SSL certificate setup.
Automated defenses provided by Project Shield include rate limiting, banning attackers, and enterprise adaptive protection using machine learning techniques.
New protections in Project Shield include path allow/deny lists, signature for blocking malicious traffic, and Google's edge network cache for improved performance.
Project Shield offers dashboard analysis, region-specific traffic breakdown graphs, and data control features including API access and data download.
The service is now open to more eligibility categories and expanded localization, supporting over 40 languages for global accessibility.
With these enhancements, Project Shield makes it simpler for organizations to safeguard their websites from DDoS attacks.
Interested organizations can easily sign up for Project Shield's protective services on projectshield.google.