Utilize global scrubbing centers to enhance functionality as security requirements evolve.

Limelight Networks announced its DDoS Attack Interception Service, which significantly improves security performance to help networks operate safely from large-scale DDoS attacks.

This service utilizes a global scrubbing center to filter traffic detected as a DDoS attack on the network, as well as providing robust security features for websites, and allows for easy enhancement of security features as security requirements change.

According to Limelight Networks' State of Cybersecurity report, consumers are very concerned about the security of e-commerce sites. 72% of respondents had a negative perception of the brand of a website that had been cyberattacked, and nearly half (51%) of online websites perceived themselves as highly vulnerable to various cyberattacks, despite taking precautions to protect themselves.

Limelight's 'Limelight DDoS Attack Interceptor' is a comprehensive, multi-layered solution that protects customers from complex, large-scale DDoS attacks before they can impact website performance. It provides multiple layers of defense, including malicious traffic detection and proactive notification, and high-volume network scrubbing for rapid mitigation in the event of an attack.

By integrating DDoS mitigation capabilities into Limelight's massive global private network infrastructure, we can scrub attack traffic at high volumes across multiple geographies without having to switch to a separate network or fallback to a CDN, while delivering superior delivery performance for even the largest DDoS attacks.

Customers who do not currently use a DDoS solution but wish to monitor attack frequency and respond quickly as needed can sign up for Limelight's individual DDoS attack mitigation protection service and receive DDoS attack mitigation service free of charge for a limited promotional period.

“Nearly every type of online service today is at risk of cyberattack,” said Steve Miller-Jones, senior director of product management at Limelight Networks. “A DDoS attack can be anything from a nuisance to a disruption to an entire business. Limelight offers a variety of options and pricing plans to help online organizations protect their web presence, brand reputation, and revenue through its DDoS Attack Interceptor,” he said.