Cisco 1G Always-On Cloud DDoS Service
Cisco's 1G Always-On Cloud DDoS Service provides always-on protection against denial-of-service attacks, ensuring your business operations remain uninterrupted.
- Always-On Protection: Continuous monitoring and automatic mitigation of DDoS attacks.
- 1 Gbps Capacity: Handles significant attack volumes to maintain service availability.
- Cloud-Based Service: Scalable and flexible solution without on-premises hardware.
- Expert Mitigation: Leverages Cisco's global threat intelligence for rapid response.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco 1G Always-On Cloud DDoS Service is a subscription-based cybersecurity solution designed to protect your business network from disruptive Distributed Denial of Service attacks.
This service is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that rely on continuous internet connectivity for their operations and want to prevent costly downtime and reputational damage.
- Automated Threat Detection: Identifies and analyzes suspicious traffic patterns in real-time.
- Cloud-Based Mitigation: Reroutes malicious traffic to scrubbing centers for clean delivery.
- 1 Gbps Service Level: Guarantees protection against attacks up to 1 Gbps in volume.
- Global Threat Intelligence: Utilizes Cisco's extensive network for up-to-date attack defense.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable costs with ongoing access to protection and updates.
This service offers essential DDoS protection for businesses needing reliable internet access without the complexity of managing their own security infrastructure.
What This Solves
Enable continuous availability of critical business applications
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted access to essential business applications, such as customer portals, e-commerce platforms, and internal productivity tools. This ensures that revenue streams and operational workflows are protected from external threats.
cloud-hosted applications, SaaS platforms, web-based services, internal business tools
Protect against volumetric and application-layer attacks
Streamline the defense against sophisticated DDoS attacks that aim to exhaust network bandwidth or overwhelm application resources. This service automatically detects and mitigates threats, preventing service degradation or complete outages.
internet-facing services, customer-facing websites, critical infrastructure access
Automate threat response and mitigation
Automate the detection and mitigation of DDoS threats, reducing the burden on internal IT staff and ensuring a rapid response. This allows IT professionals to focus on strategic initiatives rather than constant threat monitoring.
managed IT environments, proactive security postures, resource-constrained IT teams
Key Features
Always-On Monitoring
Continuously monitors network traffic for malicious activity, providing proactive defense against emerging threats.
1 Gbps Mitigation Capacity
Handles significant attack volumes, ensuring that your services remain accessible even during large-scale DDoS events.
Cloud-Based Architecture
Offers scalability and flexibility, allowing your protection to grow with your business needs without requiring on-premises hardware investments.
Cisco Global Threat Intelligence
Leverages real-time threat data from Cisco's vast network to identify and neutralize new and evolving attack vectors.
Automated Mitigation
Responds to detected attacks automatically and rapidly, minimizing downtime and impact on legitimate users.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require continuous availability for critical services like online banking, trading platforms, and claims processing to meet strict regulatory compliance and customer expectations for uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure uninterrupted access to patient portals, electronic health records (EHR), and telehealth services to maintain patient care and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely heavily on online sales, booking systems, and customer-facing applications, making service availability crucial for revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations need secure and consistent access to client data, case management systems, and communication platforms to operate efficiently and maintain client confidentiality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DDoS attack?
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of internet traffic.
How does cloud-based DDoS protection work?
Cloud-based DDoS protection services redirect internet traffic through a global network of data centers. These centers filter out malicious traffic, allowing only legitimate traffic to reach your network, thus preventing your services from being overwhelmed.
Is this service suitable for small businesses?
Yes, this service is designed for SMB and mid-market companies that require robust DDoS protection without the expense and complexity of managing on-premises security solutions.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.