Akamai Prolexic and Equinix Cloud Exchange Unite, Bringing DDoS Defense Closer to the Customer Origin

In terms of cyberthreats and digital risk, 2020 has been all about DDoS attacks. We’ve seen threat actors launch record breaking 1.44 Tbps and 809 Mpps attacks, cybercriminals conduct the largest global DDoS extortion campaign, and a significant uptick… Continue reading Akamai Prolexic and Equinix Cloud Exchange Unite, Bringing DDoS Defense Closer to the Customer Origin

Akamai Prolexic and Equinix Cloud Exchange Unite, Bringing DDoS Defense Closer to the Customer Origin

In terms of cyberthreats and digital risk, 2020 has been all about DDoS attacks. We’ve seen threat actors launch record breaking 1.44 Tbps and 809 Mpps attacks, cybercriminals conduct the largest global DDoS extortion campaign, and a significant uptick in cyberweek DDoS attacker activity aimed at disrupting digital commerce. Now, more than ever, organizations see DDoS as an insurance policy to keep internet-facing applications and services available — it is today’s cost of conducting digital business. As we head into the new year, many businesses are looking to DDoS mitigation experts to deploy defenses that help ensure business continuity, uptime, and a unified security experience across hybrid environments. The biggest question to consider: Who do you want on your DDoS defensive line heading into 2021? Continue reading Akamai Prolexic and Equinix Cloud Exchange Unite, Bringing DDoS Defense Closer to the Customer Origin