A10 Defend Threat Control: DDoS Defense Reimagined
An addition to the A10 Defend suite has arrived. A10 Defend Threat Control, a necessary and proactive DDoS intelligence SaaS platform, is here to establish and amplify your holistic DDoS defense system. Backed by A10’s proprietary “zero-atrophy” data gathering and validation method, Threat Control provides actionable insights and proactively establishes a first layer of defense for your DDoS protection needs.
DDoS is no longer in the Gartner hype cycle, but that doesn’t mean that basic DDoS defense will suffice. Given that threats have evolved in terms of complexity and volume, DDoS attacks are now more dangerous than ever. The evolution of DDoS is driven by multiple issues:
- An increase in intensity and volume of DDoS attacks, with record-setting DDoS attacks reaching nearly 3.5 Tbps
- DDoS attacks have become multi-vector, allowing them to bypass traditional defense strategies, such as rate limiting
- The requirement for consistent system uptime with critical infrastructure elevates the value of executing DDoS attacks for a malicious attacker
- DDoS has become easier than ever to execute, with access to readily available tools such as DDoS-as-a-service
- Application-layer DDoS attacks bypass traditional defense mechanisms and require a more thorough examination of traffic, requiring the implementation of ML-based techniques, such as behavioral analysis, or deep packet analysis
- Explosion of IoT devices means more potential DDoS attack weapons can be leveraged
Today, to properly thwart DDoS threats, recommended approaches include:
- Proper implementation of AI/ML
- Scalability
- Automation
- Advanced defense techniques that function more intelligently than just rate-limiting
Two additional capabilities of DDoS defense are needed:
- Provide a multi-layered security approach to help lessen the strain on security teams, optimize cloud scrubbing usage, counter the complexity and volume of DDoS attacks, and lower TCO.
- Provide actionable insights specific to the nuances of each infrastructure that needs protection. Security teams can adjust configurations based on the available trends and analytical insights.
The A10 Defend suite, composed of A10 Defend Mitigator, A10 Defend Detector, A10 Defend Threat Control, and A10 Defend Orchestrator, provides a holistic solution that is scalable, economical, precise, and intelligent to help customers ensure optimal user and subscriber experiences. The addition of A10 Defend Threat Control adds a strong layer to an organization’s existing DDoS defense approach, and provides customizable and actionable insights specific to the needs of an organization. Establish and amplify your DDoS defense by exploring A10 Defend Threat Control today.
