Multi-Layered Network Security
To provide the best possible uptime, FREAKHOSTING utilizes two specialized DDoS mitigation providers: Dataforest and Cosmicguard. This article explains the strengths of each and how to identify which one protects your IP.
| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
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| 4 minutes | Beginner | January 2026 |
Quick Navigation
| Section | What You’ll Learn |
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| Dataforest Overview | Strengths and use cases for Dataforest |
| Cosmicguard Overview | Strengths and use cases for Cosmicguard |
| Comparison Table | Side-by-side feature comparison |
| Identifying Your Provider | Checking your IP management tab |
Dataforest Overview
Dataforest is our primary mitigation layer for general applications and a wide range of game servers.
- Granularity: Offers an extensive list of pre-configured “Protection Profiles” for almost any common game or service.
- Flexibility: High degree of control over custom TCP and UDP filtering rules.
- Capacity: Massive volumetric mitigation capacity to absorb even the largest attacks.
Cosmicguard Overview
Cosmicguard is a high-performance mitigation network tuned specifically for latency-sensitive gaming.
- Valve Specialists: Superior handling of Source Engine and SteamNET protocols.
- A2S Caching: Hardware-level caching for server information queries.
- Micro-Burst Mitigation: Extremely fast detection of small attacks that cause in-game lag.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Dataforest | Cosmicguard |
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| Best For | Minecraft, FiveM, Web, SSH | CS2, Rust, TF2, GMod |
| A2S Caching | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| ASN/Country Block | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Custom Filters | TCP & UDP | TCP, UDP & ICMP |
| Setup Ease | Simple Presets | Simple Presets |
Identifying Your Provider
You can easily see which provider is securing your IP address:
- Log in to the Firewall Panel.
- Go to the IP Addresses tab.
- Look at the label next to your IP address. It will clearly state either Dataforest or Cosmicguard.
Provider Migration
If you require a specific feature (like A2S Caching) that is only available on one provider, please contact our support team to discuss migrating your service to the appropriate network.
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Last Updated: January 2026 | Need Help? Contact our 24/7 support team!