How do anycast networks contribute to DDoS mitigation?

Anycast networking distributes a single IP address across multiple geographically dispersed servers. During a DDoS attack, traffic is routed to the nearest server, effectively absorbing the attack load and preventing overload on any single server. This geographically distributed architecture provides inherent resilience and scalability, making it a valuable component of DDoS mitigation strategies. It helps distribute the impact of the attack.