Neustar introduces DDoS solution that sits in data centres

Neustar, a provider of real-time information services, has released Neustar NetProtect, a direct connect distributed denial of service (DDoS) defense solution that is currently available in 61 data centres across 10 countries.

Complementing Neustar SiteProtect NG, a DDoS mitigation solution that protects against web application attacks, the NetProtect network is installed in data centres to address, mitigate or entirely avoid the concerns of latency, complexity and other challenges which are commonly associated with legacy Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) and virtual private network (VPN) tunnel systems.

“DDoS defense technology is constantly improving and as a result Neustar is focused on creating solutions that provide our clients with a secure infrastructure built on a foundation of unmatched stability, resiliency and performance,” said Barrett Lyon, GM, DDoS Defense at Neustar.

“I am very bullish about the DDoS evolution and, without a doubt, connecting directly to defense networks rather than routing through tunnels will become the norm. This will allow for greater security and less intrusive protection in order to mitigate attacks consistently and effectively, without introducing unnecessary volatility.”

Unlike legacy tunnelling services, NetProtect does not require additional software or hardware to transfer data across networks. This cuts the number of places where hackers can attack, as the data travels more directly to its destination and makes fewer stops within the network.

Neustar has plans to expand NetProtect into 14 countries and over 80 data centres within the next six months.

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