# Best practices for DDoS mitigation
<a name="best-practices-for-ddos-mitigation"></a>

 In the following sections, each of the recommended best practices for DDoS mitigation is described in more depth. These practices are designed to help you build comprehensive DDoS protection for both static and dynamic web applications using AWS services and architectural patterns. The sections are organized to guide you through implementing layers of defense, from edge protection to application-level security, to help ensure a robust DDoS-resilient architecture.