Arelion Enhances DDoS Protection with NETSCOUT Solutions

What Happened

Arelion, a leading provider of high-capacity transit services, has partnered with NETSCOUT to enhance its DDoS protection capabilities. This collaboration aims to secure Arelion’s global IP fiber backbone, which connects numerous ISPs and enterprises worldwide. By integrating NETSCOUT's Arbor DDoS protection products, Arelion seeks to improve its internal security strategy and provide better protection services for its customers.

The Challenge

To assess their current DDoS protection infrastructure, Arelion engaged NETSCOUT, which has been a trusted partner for over 16 years. They wanted to evaluate the effectiveness of their existing systems and explore new developments in DDoS protection. This initiative was driven by the need to enhance security measures for both their internal systems and customer services.

The Solution

NETSCOUT introduced Arelion to three key offerings to bolster their DDoS defenses:

1. Sightline with Sentinel: This add-on enhances visibility into router capabilities and orchestrates defenses to automatically mitigate DDoS attacks, regardless of their size.
2. ATLAS Intelligence Feed (AIF): This service provides actionable threat intelligence, improving DDoS detection across Arelion’s network by leveraging NETSCOUT's extensive monitoring of internet traffic.
3. Adaptive DDoS Protection (ADP): This feature automates responses to newly detected attacks, ensuring that mitigation strategies are continuously optimized as threats evolve.

Results

As a result of this partnership, Arelion has gained increased visibility into their network, allowing them to protect both internal systems and customer applications more effectively. This collaboration not only boosts Arelion's confidence in adopting new customers but also enhances the trust their clients have in the security of their services.

Overarching Benefit

Arelion believes that partnering with NETSCOUT is crucial for providing reliable DDoS protection. By employing these advanced solutions internally, they project confidence in their security strategy. This partnership ensures that Arelion can offer its customers robust protection against increasingly sophisticated DDoS attacks, reinforcing their position as a leader in global internet services.