Cisco Always-On Cloud DDoS Service
Cisco's Always-On Cloud DDoS Service provides continuous protection against denial of service attacks, ensuring your business operations remain accessible 24/7.
- Continuous Protection: Always-on cloud-based defense against a wide range of DDoS attack vectors.
- Adjustable Operations: Tailor the service to your specific network traffic and security needs.
- Rapid Mitigation: Fast detection and response to neutralize threats before they impact your services.
- Enhanced Availability: Maintain critical business operations and user access during attack events.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Always-On Cloud DDoS Service is a subscription-based cybersecurity solution designed to protect your business network from disruptive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. It offers continuous, cloud-based mitigation to ensure the availability and performance of your critical online services and applications.
This service is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that rely on their IT infrastructure for daily operations. It integrates with your existing network to provide an essential layer of defense, preventing costly downtime and protecting your reputation.
- Always-On Monitoring: Proactive detection of suspicious traffic patterns and potential DDoS attacks.
- Cloud-Based Mitigation: Offloads attack traffic to Cisco's global network for scrubbing and clean traffic delivery.
- Adjustable Service Levels: Configure protection parameters to match your business risk tolerance and operational requirements.
- Automated Response: Swift, automated mitigation actions to counter threats in real-time.
- Reporting and Analytics: Provides insights into attack trends and mitigation effectiveness.
Ensure uninterrupted business operations with Cisco's Always-On Cloud DDoS Service, providing essential protection without the overhead of enterprise-grade security infrastructure.
What This Solves
Enable continuous availability of critical business applications
Enable teams to maintain uninterrupted access to essential business applications, such as e-commerce platforms, customer portals, or internal productivity tools. This ensures that revenue streams and operational workflows are protected from external threats.
cloud-hosted applications, SaaS platforms, web-based services, customer-facing websites
Streamline incident response for security threats
Streamline the process of detecting and mitigating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks with automated, cloud-based defenses. This reduces the burden on IT staff, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives rather than constant threat management.
managed IT environments, hybrid cloud deployments, on-premises infrastructure, remote workforce support
Automate protection against evolving cyber threats
Automate the defense against a wide spectrum of DDoS attack vectors, including volumetric, protocol, and application-layer threats. This proactive security posture helps safeguard sensitive data and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
data-intensive operations, regulated industries, multi-site organizations, critical infrastructure management
Key Features
Always-On Cloud Mitigation
Provides continuous, proactive defense against DDoS attacks, ensuring your services remain accessible to legitimate users.
Adjustable Operations
Allows customization of protection policies to match your specific business needs and risk profile.
Rapid Threat Detection
Quickly identifies and analyzes suspicious traffic patterns to initiate timely mitigation.
Scalable Cloud Infrastructure
Leverages Cisco's global network capacity to absorb and neutralize even the largest attacks.
Subscription-Based Service
Offers predictable operational expenses for advanced DDoS protection without significant capital investment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require continuous availability for trading platforms, online banking, and customer transactions, making them prime targets for DDoS attacks that could cause significant financial loss and reputational damage.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure uninterrupted access to patient portals, electronic health records, and telehealth services to maintain critical patient care and comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA.
Retail & Hospitality
Online retailers and hospitality businesses depend on their websites and booking systems for revenue generation, making them vulnerable to attacks that can halt sales and damage customer trust during peak seasons.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies provide essential services online and must maintain availability for citizens, especially during emergencies, requiring robust protection against cyber threats that could disrupt public access and operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DDoS attack?
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt normal traffic of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of internet traffic. This can make your services unavailable to legitimate users.
How does the Cisco 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 scrubbing centers, cleans it, and forwards legitimate traffic to your network, ensuring service continuity.
Who is this service intended for?
This service is designed for businesses of all sizes, particularly SMBs and mid-market companies, that rely on internet-connected services and applications. It protects against disruptions that could impact revenue, reputation, and operations.
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.