NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. has enhanced its Arbor Mitigation System’s resilience against distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks with new and capabilities. Over the past four decades, there have been a 5-fold improve in these attacks on and services, according to this release.
The increase in DDoS occurrences is attributed to factors including AI-driven technology, the presence of DDoS-for-hire solutions, and the introduction of botnets. To handle these growing threats, NETSCOUT emphasizes the necessity for dynamic, intelligence-driven security strategies.
Boards of directors expect IT teams to become proactive in adapting to emerging threats like DDoS, according to Chris Steffen, Vice President of Research at Enterprise Management Associates. The increased program aims to alleviate risks properly.
NETSCOUT’s alternative employs a cross AI/ML technique, facilitating data evaluation from over 550 Tbps of visitors with cloud-based running and on-premises technology. This double approach aims to maintain accuracy while facilitating quick decisions regarding threat detection.
Improved Geo-IP abilities that help determine the geographic locations of threats are now available in the system’s updated ATLAS Intelligence Feed, which also includes enhanced Geo-IP capabilities. This allows for quicker, more accurate blocking of harmful traffic.
Also, AI/ML technology has been integrated to enhance source host misuse detection capabilities, assisting network operators in identifying and preventing outbound attacks that may impact service performance. This release improves threats against growing DDoS risks.
NETSCOUT’s enhancements also aim to assist service providers, offering rewards like greater availability and reduced interruption, which can generate new revenue opportunities. ‘s Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Nichols, stressed the value of their partnership with NETSCOUT in order to increase their DDoS protection products.
Through ongoing improvements, NETSCOUT is positioned to assist organizations in fighting an extremely powerful threat scenery, underscoring the necessity of strategic measures in cybersecurity.