NETSCOUT expands Adaptive DDoS Protection to stop cyberattacks at the source
NETSCOUT has enhanced its Adaptive DDoS Protection solution with automated outbound attack mitigation, helping internet service providers detect compromised IoT devices before they launch large-scale cyberattacks.
The upgraded solution integrates with NETSCOUT's Arbor Sightline and Arbor Threat Mitigation System and introduces several new capabilities for service providers.
WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS: Cybersecurity and network observability company NETSCOUT has expanded its Adaptive DDoS Protection (ADP) solution with new automated outbound protection capabilities, enabling internet service providers (ISPs) to detect and mitigate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks originating from compromised broadband and IoT devices before they leave their networks.
The new capability is designed to help service providers reduce network disruption, infrastructure costs and internet-wide cyber risks as increasingly sophisticated botnets exploit vulnerable connected devices such as broadband routers, security cameras and other IoT equipment.
According to the company, next-generation Turbo-Mirai class botnets are capable of generating multi-terabit DDoS attacks, leading to costly service outages, reputational damage, increased transit costs and customer churn for network operators worldwide.
NETSCOUT said its enhanced ADP solution extends DDoS protection beyond defending attack targets by identifying and suppressing malicious traffic at its source. The solution uses AI-powered threat intelligence, automated detection and adaptive mitigation to prevent compromised subscriber devices from participating in large-scale cyberattacks.
The upgraded solution integrates with NETSCOUT’s Arbor Sightline and Arbor Threat Mitigation System and introduces several new capabilities for service providers. These include automatic detection and mitigation of evolving attacks, outbound traffic monitoring, AI and machine learning-based analysis of large volumes of internet traffic, and real-time threat intelligence covering approximately half of global internet traffic.
The company said these capabilities allow operators to identify compromised devices more accurately, reduce abuse complaints, lower infrastructure costs and strengthen network resilience while protecting customers and the broader internet ecosystem.
Patrick Donegan, Founder and Principal Analyst at HardenStance, said the combination of high-speed broadband connectivity and vulnerable IoT devices has created a new generation of powerful DDoS botnets.
He said source-side mitigation, backed by NETSCOUT’s ATLAS Intelligence Feed and ASERT security analysts, provides service providers with the tools needed to detect and stop attacks before they affect customers or the wider internet.
Darren Anstee, Chief Technology Officer for Security at NETSCOUT, said the company’s approach shifts DDoS defence from protecting the attack target to suppressing attacks at their origin.
According to Anstee, NETSCOUT’s internet-scale visibility enables localized threat intelligence that helps customers defend their peering, transit, cloud and customer-edge networks more effectively.
The company said the expansion of Adaptive DDoS Protection reflects its broader strategy of applying global threat intelligence and AI-powered security to help service providers address emerging cybersecurity challenges while improving operational resilience and cost efficiency.
