# Time to Mitigate *** DDoS attacks are typically mitigated within a time frame of 2-10 seconds. This time range is applicable for various types of DDoS attacks, including Carpet Bombing Attacks that might target entire subnets. #### DDoS Attacks * **Standard Attacks**: 2-5 seconds * **Large-scale Attacks**: Up to 10 seconds #### Carpet Bombing Attacks * **Subnet Level**: Typically mitigated within 10 seconds ### Factors Influencing TTM 1. **Size of the Attack**: Larger attacks are generally mitigated more quickly due to the sudden spike in network activity. 2. **Attack Complexity**: More complex attacks may require additional time for accurate mitigation. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.packets-decreaser.net/ddos-protection/layer-4/how-we-mitigate-ddos-attacks/time-to-mitigate.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.