Juniper introduces holistic DDoS protection solution

Network solutions provider Juniper Networks has come out with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection solution that helps service providers in detecting and mitigating malicious traffic originating from botnets exploiting users’ devices, allowing only clean traffic to enter the network.

Juniper Networks’ solution leverages the information and intelligence in the network and builds a secure high-IQ network. This allows attacks detected by DDoS Secure at the network and application-layer to be stopped closer to the source by using networking protocols to make the Juniper MX Series routers function as enforcement points, a statement said.

The solution also mitigates other popular DDoS attack methods, including inside-out Domain Name System (DNS) reflection and amplification attacks, as well as the negative effects that botnet-infected devices can have on the user experience for a service provider’s customers.

The solution comes with BGP Flowspec and GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP) protocols. Flowspec provides the ability to take enforcement actions such as source-based black hole filtering to drop malicious packets or redirecting traffic to select network points for mitigation.

DDoS Secure monitors inbound and outbound traffic, it can determine if a high-volume DDoS attack is underway and subsequently communicate with the MX router by publishing Flowspec rules to block the malicious traffic upstream.

DDoS Secure’s ability to inspect GTP packets and identify malicious endpoints allows service providers to enforce mitigation, maintain performance and protect their Radio Access Network (RAN) bandwidth.

“Cyber threats against high-level companies have risen dramatically in recent years, with the increase in the number of prominent cyber-criminal and hacktivist groups. In the light of public and private clouds and the rise of complex and massive DDoS attacks, it has become crucial for businesses in India to implement early detection and mitigation of the ever increasing cyber threats.

The New DDoS Secure and MX Solution from Juniper Networks looks to effectively leverage the intelligence and information inherent in the system and reassures customers’ need to build High-IQ Networks,” said Sajan Paul, Director, systems engineering, Juniper Networks India & SAARC.

“Demand for non-stop business services via high-availability networks is growing — this includes protection from ongoing cyber attacks that can disrupt critical resources and threaten profitability. With new enhancements such as the MX integration to Juniper Networks' DDoS protection solution, Netrix is expanding our portfolio and service offerings to keep our customers’ businesses secure and operational 24/7,” he added.