Astra DDoS Protection is a web application security solution that provides protection against Layer 7 (application-layer) DDoS attacks, botnets, and a range of other web-based threats. The solution includes a web application firewall (WAF) that blocks malicious traffic in real time, with the ability to differentiate and block bad bots based on behavioral analysis. It also offers IP and country-level blocking through custom rules. Beyond DDoS mitigation, the platform covers a broader set of website security functions including: - Malware scanning with automatic and scheduled scans, file difference visualization, and automatic malware removal - Protection against SQL injection, XSS, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities - Brute-force protection and spam blocking - Blacklist monitoring to alert if a website is flagged - Security audit capabilities including VAPT, static and dynamic code analysis, business logic and payment analysis, and a VAPT security certificate - PDF and email security reports - Machine learning-powered threat detection The platform is managed through a centralized dashboard that displays security status, blocked threats, and allows configuration of custom security rules. Setup is designed to require no coding knowledge. Human support is available for installation and security queries.