NETSCOUT has introduced new AI-powered capabilities for its Arbor Edge Defense and Arbor Enterprise Manager platforms, aiming to improve automation, speed, and reporting in the fight against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The enhancements leverage machine learning to accelerate mitigation against an expanding set of attack vectors while streamlining security operations for enterprise and service provider customers.
The company’s defenses are powered by the ATLAS Intelligence Feed, which analyzes over 700 Tbps of live Internet traffic across 500 ISPs and 2,000 enterprises in more than 100 countries. ATLAS covers roughly half of global Internet activity at any given time. By applying AI/ML algorithms to this massive data pipeline, NETSCOUT can identify and block malicious traffic, automatically mitigating up to 80% of all DDoS attacks without further analysis.
The latest update introduces advanced capabilities for multi-site enterprise deployments, along with automated detection for IP protocol flooding attacks. The solution also includes a more detailed DDoS dashboard, scoped access controls to segment operational data, and automated reporting designed to simplify communication between security teams and management.
• Scoped user access for improved data segmentation across multi-site operations
• Automated IP protocol flooding detection and blocking
• Enhanced DDoS dashboard with more granular visibility and control
• On-demand reporting to streamline security communications
“We’re continually innovating to stay ahead of the growing array of DDoS cybersecurity threats as part of our Adaptive DDoS Protection strategy,” said Scott Iekel-Johnson, area vice president, DDoS and threat intelligence at NETSCOUT. “With these enhancements, we’re helping customers intelligently automate their defenses—delivering stronger protection against evolving DDoS attacks while simplifying how they manage and analyze threats.”
🌐 Why it Matters: DDoS attacks remain one of the most persistent and costly forms of cyberthreats, with many incidents causing six-figure damage or more. As attackers increasingly employ AI-driven techniques, network operators and enterprises must adopt equally intelligent defenses. NETSCOUT’s integration of AI with real-time global threat intelligence highlights the industry’s shift toward automated, adaptive security platforms that can scale with the evolving threat landscape.
