How can a website test its DDoS mitigation strategy?

Regularly testing the mitigation strategy is essential. This can involve: 1) **Simulating different attack vectors:** Test against various attack types (volume, protocol, application-layer). 2) **Adjusting attack intensity:** Gradually increase the attack volume to assess the system's capacity. 3) **Monitoring mitigation effectiveness:** Track metrics like blocked traffic, response times, and error rates during the test. 4) **Performing penetration testing:** Identify weaknesses in the overall security posture.