DDoS Attacks may be impossible to prevent but mitigation options are available via Internet2 NOC (Network Operations Center).

Internet2 has options available to negate or reduce the effect of a distributed denial of service attack.

Discard Traffic Community Quick Reference Guide:

11537:911 - Black Hole. Traffic to these prefixes will be discarded (only for Internet2 R&E) Between a /24 mask and up to a /32 mask

11164:53666 Traffic to these prefixes will be discarded (only for TR-CPS traffic)

Specific Filter Requests

Optionally, Internet2 engineering can implement filtering upon request.   To expedite the specific requests include the following information:

The specific protocol with associated port number(s), destination address and duration of filter.

Contacting the Internet2 NOC:

If Internet2 NOC engineering service is immediately required, contact the Internet2 NOC:

Email:  noc@net.internet2.edu

Phone:  317-278-6622. 

Online Ticket Submission:  http://noc.net.internet2.edu/i2network/support/report-a-problem.html

Internet2 BGP Communities:

Internet2 NOC has set up the following combinations to assist members to managing their traffic.  The entire BGP community list can be found here: https://noc.net.internet2.edu/i2network/maps-documentation/documentation/bgp-communities.html

Internet2 Documentation:

Internet2’s response to DDOS attacks:

  http://www.internet2.edu/policies/response-ddos-attacks/

The Internet2 Security Working Group website is location:

  http://www.internet2.edu/communities-groups/groups/security/