NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC has updated its Arbor Edge Defense [AED] and Arbor Enterprise Manager [AEM] products. These updates are to combat AI-enabled DDoS threats. They are part of its Adaptive DDoS Protection Solution, addressing increasing application-layer and volumetric attacks. These attacks have risen by over 43% and 30%, respectively, as noted in NETSCOUT’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report. The rise of sophisticated DDoS-for-hire services has made such attacks easier to execute.
Chris Rodriguez, IDC Research Director, emphasized the need for adaptive and proactive solutions to mitigate risks, especially as attackers leverage AI to enhance their methods. Reactive measures, lacking advanced intelligence, expose businesses to significant productivity and reputational risks.
NETSCOUT utilizes AI and machine learning [ML] through its ATLAS Threat Intelligence system. It monitors over 550 Tbps of global internet traffic across 500 ISPs and 2,000 enterprise sites in more than 100 countries. AI/ML algorithms enable real-time analysis, offering dynamic updates without requiring software changes at customer sites.
The latest AED and AEM updates include closed-loop DDoS attack analysis and mitigation powered by AI/ML. It provides automated recommendations and protection workflows. These enhancements aim to reduce downtime costs and improve protection for critical services across on-premises, private data centers, and public cloud environments.
Key updates include:
- Advanced management and visibility for blocking non-DDoS threats.
- A new appliance with 200 Gbps DDoS mitigation capacity and high-performance decryption.
- Expanded Virtual AED support for Microsoft Azure, alongside AWS, enabling unified hybrid-cloud DDoS protection.
Scott Iekel-Johnson, AVP at NETSCOUT, highlighted the growing threat to IT infrastructure. It has risen by 55% in four years, and reiterated the importance of continuously evolving solutions to safeguard assets across all environments.
