Arelion Expands Partnership with NETSCOUT to Enhance Enterprise DDoS Mitigation Capabilities
Arelion has expanded its partnership with NETSCOUT (NTCT) to enhance DDoS attack mitigation capabilities across its global Internet backbone. The collaboration strengthens network security by increasing monitoring density and improving detection of traffic anomalies. The enhanced capabilities include Adaptive DDoS protection against newer attack vectors, including carpet bombing. This expansion enables Arelion to better protect enterprise customers' high-bandwidth applications amid rising attacks on critical infrastructure sectors like financial services, government, and utilities.
Arelion ha ampliato la sua collaborazione con NETSCOUT (NTCT) per migliorare le capacità di mitigazione degli attacchi DDoS attraverso la sua rete globale di Internet. Questa collaborazione rafforza la sicurezza della rete aumentando la densità di monitoraggio e migliorando il rilevamento delle anomalie nel traffico. Le capacità migliorate includono la protezione DDoS adattiva contro nuovi vettori di attacco, inclusi i carpet bombing. Questa espansione consente ad Arelion di proteggere meglio le applicazioni ad alta larghezza di banda dei clienti aziendali in un contesto di attacchi crescenti su settori critici delle infrastrutture come i servizi finanziari, il governo e le utilities.
Arelion ha ampliado su asociación con NETSCOUT (NTCT) para mejorar las capacidades de mitigación de ataques DDoS en su red global de Internet. La colaboración fortalece la seguridad de la red al aumentar la densidad de monitoreo y mejorar la detección de anomalías en el tráfico. Las capacidades mejoradas incluyen la protección DDoS adaptativa contra nuevos vectores de ataque, incluido el carpet bombing. Esta expansión permite a Arelion proteger mejor las aplicaciones de alto ancho de banda de sus clientes empresariales ante el aumento de ataques a sectores críticos de infraestructura, como los servicios financieros, el gobierno y las utilidades.
Arelion은 NETSCOUT (NTCT)와의 파트너십을 확장하여 전 세계 인터넷 백본에서 DDoS 공격 완화 기능을 강화했습니다. 이 협력은 모니터링 밀도를 증가시키고 트래픽 이상 감지를 개선하여 네트워크 보안을 강화합니다. 향상된 기능에는 카펫 폭격을 포함한 새로운 공격 벡터에 대한 적응형 DDoS 보호가 포함됩니다. 이 확장은 Arelion이 금융 서비스, 정부 및 유틸리티와 같은 주요 인프라 부문에 대한 공격 증가 속에서 기업 고객의 대용량 애플리케이션을 보다 잘 보호할 수 있도록 합니다.
Arelion a élargi son partenariat avec NETSCOUT (NTCT) pour renforcer ses capacités de mitigation des attaques DDoS sur son réseau Internet mondial. Cette collaboration améliore la sécurité du réseau en augmentant la densité de surveillance et en améliorant la détection des anomalies de trafic. Les capacités améliorées comprennent une protection DDoS adaptative contre de nouveaux vecteurs d'attaque, y compris le carpet bombing. Cette expansion permet à Arelion de mieux protéger les applications à large bande passante de ses clients d'entreprise face à l'augmentation des attaques sur des secteurs d'infrastructure critiques tels que les services financiers, le gouvernement et les services publics.
Arelion hat seine Partnerschaft mit NETSCOUT (NTCT) ausgebaut, um die DDoS-Angriffsabwehrfähigkeiten über sein globales Internet-Backbone zu verbessern. Die Zusammenarbeit stärkt die Netzwerksicherheit, indem die Überwachungsdichte erhöht und die Erkennung von Verkehrs-anomalien verbessert wird. Zu den erweiterten Funktionen gehört adaptive DDoS-Schutz gegen neuere Angriffsvektoren, einschließlich Carpet Bombing. Diese Erweiterung ermöglicht es Arelion, die Anwendungen mit hoher Bandbreite von Unternehmenskunden besser zu schützen, während die Angriffe auf kritische Infrastruktursektoren wie Finanzdienstleistungen, Regierungsstellen und Versorgungsunternehmen zunehmen.
- Enhanced DDoS protection capabilities through partnership expansion
- Increased network monitoring density across global backbone
- Improved detection and response capabilities for security threats
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Insights
This partnership expansion represents a significant enhancement to NETSCOUT's market position in the DDoS protection space. The collaboration with Arelion, a Tier-1 Internet carrier, provides NETSCOUT access to a vast customer base and strengthens its competitive position against other cybersecurity providers. The deal's value lies in three key aspects:
- Enhanced monitoring density across Arelion's global backbone network
- Integration of Adaptive DDoS protection against emerging attack vectors
- Improved capability to serve high-value enterprise customers in critical sectors
While specific financial terms aren't disclosed, this partnership should positively impact NETSCOUT's recurring revenue stream through service fees and licensing. The timing is strategic, coinciding with increasing DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure and growing enterprise demand for robust security solutions.
“As a Tier-1 Internet carrier supporting the majority of global Internet traffic, this continued collaboration reflects our ongoing investment in best-of-breed network security solutions to protect the technology ecosystem,” said Scott Nichols, Chief Commercial Officer at Arelion. “Our partnership combines Arelion’s global network performance and NETSCOUT’s leading Arbor DDoS attack protection solutions to provide world-class experiences for our customers.”
The expanded partnership significantly increases the density of Arelion’s network monitoring across its global Internet backbone, providing better protection for enterprises’ high-bandwidth applications. This enhancement empowers Arelion with more granular visibility of traffic patterns, enabling faster detection of anomalies and speedier threat responses. By augmenting its DDoS attack mitigation capabilities with Adaptive DDoS protection, Arelion also improves its defenses against newer DDoS attack vectors and techniques, including carpet bombing.
“Financial services, government, utilities, and other vital sectors are experiencing increased risk from more sophisticated and frequent DDoS attacks, reinforcing the need for comprehensive DDoS protection,” stated Darren Anstee, chief security technologist, NETSCOUT. “Our latest DDoS Threat Intelligence Report echoes Arelion’s experience of increasing numbers of application-layer and volumetric attacks, as well as greater attack sophistication. This partnership will help Arelion enhance the protection they can provide to enterprises facing more frequent cyberattacks on their businesses.”
With this expanded partnership, Arelion provides its global customers with secure access to Arelion’s #1 ranked global Internet backbone. Arelion’s enhanced DDoS attack mitigation services are currently available for service providers, content providers and enterprises.
About Arelion
Arelion solves global connectivity challenges for multinational enterprises whose businesses rely on digital infrastructure. On top of the world’s #1 ranked IP backbone and a unique ecosystem of cloud and network service providers, we provide an award-winning customer experience to customers in more than 125 countries worldwide. Our global Internet services connect more than 700 cloud, security and content providers with low latency. For further resilience, our private Cloud Connect service connects directly to Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and Oracle Cloud across
About NETSCOUT
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) protects the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through its unique visibility platform and solutions powered by its pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology. NETSCOUT serves the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and public sector organizations. Learn more at www.netscout.com or follow @NETSCOUT on LinkedIn , X , or Facebook.
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NETSCOUT Systems, Inc.
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Finn Partners for NETSCOUT
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