Salesforce Develops AI-Driven DDoS Mitigation Platform DREAM

Salesforce's DREAM (DDoS Response and Mitigation) platform reduces mitigation time by 500%, addressing the unique challenges of hyperscale DDoS attacks. Protecting more than 4.5 million domains and 3 million customer organizations, the platform operates under a shared, multi-tenant cloud structure, where attacks can affect multiple customers simultaneously.

The rising sophistication of application-layer attacks necessitated a rapid response capability, leading to the decision to build DREAM from scratch in just over three months. The use of AI-assisted software engineering facilitated the migration of 100,000 lines of legacy code, achieving a production-ready system ahead of schedule. As AI-driven attacks become more sophisticated, Salesforce's commitment to enhancing its defenses is crucial for maintaining operational integrity.