Protected internet radio infrastructure
Keep your SHOUTcast or Icecast stream reachable when malicious traffic targets the network. RCAST includes DDoS protection with every Live and AutoDJ hosting plan.
Know what is protected
Your station website and your audio stream may run on different providers, networks and servers. Each needs protection at the infrastructure where it is hosted.
These attacks target your homepage, CMS, DNS or web-hosting server. They may prevent visitors from loading your site even when the radio stream itself remains online.
These attacks target the network or server delivering your SHOUTcast or Icecast audio. Without mitigation, legitimate listeners may be unable to connect or may experience interruptions.
How mitigation works
A distributed denial-of-service attack sends a large volume of unwanted traffic from many sources at once. The objective is to consume network capacity or server resources until legitimate requests can no longer be served.
RCAST's protected network monitors incoming traffic and applies mitigation upstream, before unwanted packets can overwhelm the streaming service.
Explore Live hostingIncoming connections are analyzed for abnormal volume and malicious patterns.
Attack traffic is filtered or diverted at the network edge.
Normal listener and broadcaster traffic can continue reaching the streaming service.
Mitigation is designed to preserve availability, although no provider can guarantee immunity from every possible attack.
Listener continuity
The protected stream endpoint is where listeners connect, whether they use your website player, a directory, a mobile app or a direct listening link.
Network-level mitigation identifies and removes unwanted traffic before it can consume streaming resources.
Legitimate connection requests are prioritized so listeners can keep reaching the protected stream.
HTTPS stream URLs support playback in modern browsers, players and compatible applications.
If you notice unusual behavior, the RCAST support team can help investigate the streaming service.
Included protection
Choose a plan for the broadcasting workflow, audio quality and audience capacity you need. Streaming protection is included across the range.
Broadcast from a compatible encoder while RCAST delivers the stream to your listeners.
Run your station from the cloud around the clock and take over live whenever needed.
* Shared plans advertised with unlimited listeners support up to 1,000 simultaneous listeners. Stations needing more capacity, isolated resources or a tailored network design should contact us about a dedicated solution.
Anti-DDoS FAQ
Yes. It is included with every Live and AutoDJ streaming plan at no separate add-on charge.
Only if the website itself is hosted behind suitable protection. RCAST streaming protection covers the RCAST stream infrastructure. A website hosted by another provider depends on that provider's network, DNS and application security.
The mitigation system works to filter malicious traffic and allow legitimate connections to continue. The objective is service continuity, but attack size, type and conditions vary, so uninterrupted access cannot be guaranteed in every scenario.
The infrastructure is designed to mitigate attacks while maintaining practical streaming performance. Normal internet routing, listener location, encoder settings and connection quality can also affect latency.
Yes. RCAST Live and AutoDJ plans support both SHOUTcast and Icecast on protected streaming infrastructure.
Shared plans cover most stations and support up to 1,000 simultaneous listeners where advertised as unlimited. Larger audiences or specialized requirements may benefit from a dedicated solution planned around the expected bitrate, connections and traffic profile.
Broadcast with confidence
Start with Live or cloud AutoDJ hosting, or ask us about a dedicated setup for a larger audience.