Akamai Prolexic is a cloud-based DDoS protection service that offers comprehensive defense against a broad spectrum of distributed denial-of-service attack types. It is designed to safeguard websites, applications, and network infrastructure from both volumetric and sophisticated application-layer attacks. Prolexic utilizes Akamai's globally distributed network and advanced mitigation techniques to provide scalable, always-on protection, ensuring business continuity and maintaining online presence even during large-scale DDoS attacks.

Key Features

Global Network Protection Leverages Akamai's extensive global network for robust DDoS mitigation

• Distributed scrubbing centers for efficient traffic cleaning
• High-capacity infrastructure to absorb large-scale attacks

Comprehensive Attack Coverage Protects against a wide range of DDoS attack types

• Volumetric attacks mitigation
• Application-layer attack defense
• Protocol-based attack protection

Advanced Mitigation Techniques Employs sophisticated methods to detect and mitigate DDoS threats

• Real-time traffic analysis and anomaly detection
• Adaptive defense mechanisms against evolving attack patterns
• Customizable protection policies

Benefits

Business Continuity Ensures uninterrupted operations during DDoS attacks

• Maintains website and application availability
• Protects revenue streams and customer trust

Reduced Operational Burden Offloads DDoS protection to cloud experts

• Minimizes need for in-house DDoS mitigation expertise
• Allows IT teams to focus on core business functions

Scalable Security Adapts to growing business needs and evolving threats

• Seamlessly scales protection as traffic increases
• Continuously updates defenses against new attack vectors