Cisco Always-On Cloud DDoS Service
Cisco's Always-On Cloud DDoS Service provides always-on protection against Distributed Denial of Service attacks, ensuring your business remains accessible and operational.
- Always-On Protection: Continuous monitoring and mitigation of DDoS attacks to prevent service disruptions.
- Cloud-Based Mitigation: Leverages Cisco's global network to absorb and neutralize attack traffic before it reaches your network.
- Fixed Service Model: Predictable service offering designed for consistent protection without variable costs.
- Rapid Response: Automated detection and mitigation capabilities to minimize downtime during an attack.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Always-On Cloud DDoS Service is a subscription-based cybersecurity solution designed to provide continuous, automated protection against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
This service is ideal for small to mid-sized businesses and enterprise organizations that rely on constant network availability for their operations, including those with dedicated IT staff or those managed by IT professionals.
- Automated Threat Detection: Proactively identifies and analyzes suspicious traffic patterns indicative of a DDoS attack.
- Cloud-Scale Mitigation: Utilizes Cisco's extensive cloud infrastructure to absorb and scrub malicious traffic, ensuring legitimate users can still access services.
- Always-On Availability: Provides persistent protection, meaning your network is defended 24/7 without manual intervention required for activation.
- Simplified Management: Offers a straightforward service model that integrates easily into existing network security postures.
- Business Continuity: Minimizes the risk of costly downtime and reputational damage caused by DDoS attacks.
Ensure your business operations remain uninterrupted by sophisticated cyber threats with Cisco's reliable and always-on cloud-based DDoS protection.
What This Solves
Continuous Protection Against Network Attacks
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted service availability by automatically detecting and mitigating Distributed Denial of Service attacks. Streamline security operations by offloading the constant need for manual threat monitoring and response.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises infrastructure, hybrid environments, critical business services
Safeguarding E-commerce and Online Services
Automate the defense against attacks targeting online storefronts, customer portals, and critical web-based services. Protect revenue streams and customer trust by ensuring consistent accessibility during peak traffic or potential cyber threats.
online retail platforms, SaaS applications, customer-facing websites, digital service providers
Ensuring Compliance and Uptime SLAs
Support organizations in meeting stringent uptime Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and compliance requirements that mandate continuous service availability. Provide a reliable defense mechanism against external threats that could jeopardize regulatory adherence.
regulated industries, service-level agreements, business continuity planning, operational resilience
Key Features
Always-On Cloud Mitigation
Provides continuous protection against DDoS attacks, ensuring your network and services remain accessible 24/7.
Automated Threat Detection and Response
Instantly identifies and neutralizes malicious traffic, minimizing downtime and the need for manual intervention.
Scalable Cloud Infrastructure
Leverages Cisco's global network to absorb and scrub massive attack volumes, protecting your resources.
Fixed Service Subscription
Offers predictable costs and consistent protection without variable pricing based on attack volume.
Simplified Deployment
Integrates easily into existing network security frameworks, reducing complexity for IT teams.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require constant uptime and data integrity to maintain customer trust and comply with strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX, making DDoS protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure continuous access to patient data and critical systems to deliver timely care, adhering to HIPAA regulations that mandate data availability and protection.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in this sector rely heavily on online sales and booking platforms, where any downtime due to DDoS attacks can lead to significant revenue loss and damage brand reputation.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies provide essential services that must remain accessible to citizens, and protecting these services from disruption is critical for public trust and operational continuity.
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 Cisco's Always-On Cloud DDoS Service work?
The service continuously monitors your network traffic. When a DDoS attack is detected, it automatically reroutes malicious traffic to Cisco's cloud scrubbing centers, where it is filtered out before clean traffic is returned to your network.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for any business, from SMBs to enterprises, that relies on internet connectivity and online services for its operations and wants to ensure continuous availability and protection against DDoS attacks.
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.