Firstly, determine the source of the attack if possible. If the attack appears to be originating from a single source, try to block that IP address
- Identify the vulnerable aspects of your network and secure them.
- Reduce the load on your internet connection and limit incoming connections. This might include implementing data rate limits, blocking unused ports or services, or disabling unnecessary applications or protocols.
- Check your firewalls are properly configured.
- Look into using a DDoS protection service.
Be sure to save all logs and information related to the attack, as it may be useful for reporting the attack to the authorities and/or tracing the source.