Megaport has launched built-in DDoS protection. The new feature will improve network reliability for its enterprise customers. Megaport is adding more security features to its cloud-based networking service. The update improves protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks.
The organization implemented this capability with the goal of making network security administration easy. This capability is included in Megaport’s network connection solutions. In turn, enterprises have the ability to secure their network traffic without requiring any other equipment. Also, this capability allows for the quicker detection and prevention of threats. The solution works for scalable cloud networks and hybrid environments. It guarantees uninterrupted access to vital applications and services. Moreover, it helps reduce downtime caused by cyberattacks. This enables businesses to maintain operational stability.
“Network resilience is now a core infrastructure requirement, not an optional extra,” said Michael Reid, CEO at Megaport. “Moving DDoS protection inside the network layer rather than treating it as a bolt-on service eliminates the traditional trade-offs between security, performance, and cost. It takes users less than a minute to deploy Megaport Internet, and its native DDoS protection works to keep digital services available and high-performing regardless of external threats.”
Advanced Protection Enhances Network Performance
The Megaport DDoS protection service provides automatic threat detection and reaction mechanisms. It enables better real-time protection on a distributed network infrastructure. In addition, it helps gain improved visibility on the network traffic and behavior. This allows IT staff to take action in case of a security incident. The goal of the company is to address changing needs for corporate security measures. The organization concentrates on secure network connectivity solutions worldwide. Overall, this launch positions Megaport as a leader in secure cloud networking.
Below are some important aspects and advantages offered by the Megaport DDoS Protection service.
- Fabric-Native Mitigation: All traffic filtering performed by Megaport takes place in its network. In such a way, traffic does not need to be redirected to third-party scrubbing facilities. This provides faster processing and better control over the process.
- Quick Setup: Using the Megaport Portal, the user can launch the service quickly. Being a self-service solution, the service is activated in under 60 seconds. This gives you instant and intelligent protection.
- Targeted Approach: The mitigation process is targeted to either the host or IP address. Traffic is filtered in such a way that only malicious traffic is stopped, but the network operation proceeds normally.
- Simple Pricing: The pricing structure is based on port capacity and not on attack magnitude or frequency. This allows users to avoid additional expenses often seen when working with other DDoS protection service providers.
- Efficiency and Ease of Operation: The pre-built protection profiles simplify network management, although the system correctly recognizes actual traffic spikes from malicious attacks.
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Source: Businesswire
