Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks remain one of the most persistent and disruptive threats in the cybersecurity landscape. These attacks can cripple online services, disrupt business operations, and cause significant financial losses. Effective detection and mitigation of DDoS attacks requires comprehensive visibility and advanced threat intelligence. NETSCOUT’s ATLAS threat intelligence platform exemplifies the importance of global visibility in combating these threats.
Global Visibility: A Crucial Component
Global visibility is essential for understanding the scope and nature of DDoS attacks. DDoS attacks are often distributed across multiple geographic locations, making it challenging to detect and mitigate them using localized data alone. NETSCOUT’s ATLAS platform provides unparalleled internet visibility at a global scale, collecting and analyzing data from more than 550Tbps of internet traffic across more than 500 internet service providers (ISPs) and 2,000 enterprise sites in more than 100 countries. This extensive coverage allows NETSCOUT to monitor and respond to DDoS attacks in real time, providing customers with the dynamic intelligence needed to protect their networks effectively.
NETSCOUT’s ATLAS Threat Intelligence
NETSCOUT’s ATLAS threat intelligence system leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to analyze vast amounts of data and identify potential threats. The ATLAS Intelligence Feed (AIF) continuously collects and processes data, providing real-time insights into DDoS attack patterns and trends. This feed fuels NETSCOUTs DDoS protection products, enabling them to automatically detect and mitigate evolving DDoS attacks.
ATLAS intelligence also powers our semi-annual threat report, outlining the state of DDoS activity across the world.
The ATLAS platform’s global visibility and advanced analytics are crucial for several reasons:
- Early detection: By monitoring internet traffic globally, ATLAS can detect DDoS attacks in their early stages, allowing for prompt mitigation before they escalate.
- Comprehensive analysis: The platform’s ability to analyze traffic from diverse sources helps identify complex attack vectors that might be missed by localized systems.
- Adaptive DDoS detection and mitigation: The continuous flow of threat intelligence enables NETSCOUT’s products to adapt to new attack methods, block currently active DDoS attackers, and ensure robust protection against emerging threats.
Benefits for Customers
NETSCOUT’s ATLAS threat intelligence provides customers with several key benefits:
- Enhanced security: With real-time threat intelligence, customers can proactively defend against DDoS attacks, minimizing downtime and protecting critical assets.
- Informed decision-making: The detailed insights provided by ATLAS help organizations make informed decisions about their security strategies and investments.
- Scalability: NETSCOUT’s solutions are designed to scale with the growing complexity and volume of DDoS attacks, ensuring continuous protection as threats evolve.
Global visibility and advanced threat intelligence are indispensable for effective DDoS detection and mitigation. NETSCOUT’s ATLAS platform exemplifies how comprehensive data collection and analysis can empower organizations to defend against one of the internet’s most formidable threats. By leveraging the dynamic intelligence provided by ATLAS, customers can more rapidly and effectively detect and mitigate DDoS attacks, safeguarding their operations and maintaining business continuity.
Have a look at our video overview of ATLAS intelligence.
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