About This Architecture

SDN threat mitigation framework using Ryu controller and OpenFlow rules to detect and block DDoS attacks in SOHO networks. Traffic flows from external gateways through an SDN switch to internal hosts (PCs, IoT devices), while the control plane monitors statistics and triggers anomaly detection. The threat detection engine analyzes baseline traffic patterns, and when anomalies exceed thresholds, the mitigation engine installs blocking rules via OpenFlow. This architecture demonstrates how software-defined networking enables dynamic, policy-driven security responses without manual firewall reconfiguration. Fork this diagram on Diagrams.so to customize threat thresholds, add WAF rules, or integrate with your SIEM platform.

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How can I use SDN and OpenFlow to automatically detect and block DDoS attacks on my network?

This diagram shows an SDN threat mitigation framework where the Ryu controller monitors traffic statistics from the SDN switch, compares against baseline patterns, and when anomalies exceed thresholds, installs OpenFlow rules to block malicious hosts. The three-plane architecture (data, control, mitigation) enables dynamic, policy-driven security responses faster than traditional firewalls.