11/22/23 · 2 minutes read

Latest collaboration with ProfiTAP (https://www.profitap.com) allowed ITORO to promote some new features for customers that have direct link to routers and would like to avoid switches at all costs.

ProfiTAP Packet Broker for Use with WanGuard Anti-DDoS Software

 

The ProfiTAP Packet Broker, in combination with WanGuard Anti-DDoS software, offers a comprehensive solution to combat Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. By leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Profitap Packet Broker, organizations can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their DDoS mitigation efforts while ensuring uninterrupted network availability, especially if they are trying to reduce the risk of any software problems using a switch.

 

Consideration points of ProfiTAP instead of a network switch for port mirroring:

  1. Traffic Aggregation and Filtering: The Profitap Packet Broker aggregates network traffic from multiple WAN links, consolidating data for analysis and filtering. 
  2. Intelligent Traffic Distribution: The Packet Broker can intelligently distribute traffic across multiple WanGuard Sensors Anti-DDoS software ports, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and load balancing. 
  3. Scalability and Performance: The combination of the Profitap Packet Broker and WanGuard Anti-DDoS software delivers a scalable solution capable of handling high-volume WAN traffic. It ensures the mitigation infrastructure can effectively handle DDoS attacks of varying magnitudes, maintaining network performance and availability.
  4. Real-time Monitoring and Reporting: The Packet Broker's centralized management interface enables real-time monitoring of the WAN traffic and DDoS mitigation processes. Through intuitive reporting and analytics, it provides valuable insights into attack trends, traffic patterns, and mitigation effectiveness. This allows organizations to fine-tune their DDoS mitigation strategies and enhance their overall network security posture.
  5. Seamless Integration and Deployment: The Profitap Packet Broker integrates seamlessly with the WanGuard Anti-DDoS software, facilitating quick and straightforward deployment. It can be easily configured to work with existing network infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
  6. Enhanced Network Security: By effectively filtering and mitigating DDoS attacks at the WAN level, the Profitap Packet Broker and WanGuard Anti-DDoS software combination significantly enhance network security. This proactive defense approach helps organizations protect critical resources, maintain service availability, and safeguard their reputation.

The Profitap Packet Broker, when used with WanGuard Anti-DDoS software, provides a robust and reliable solution for organizations seeking to fortify their WAN infrastructure against DDoS attacks. It offers granular traffic control, intelligent distribution, and real-time monitoring capabilities, empowering organizations to defend against DDoS threats and ensure uninterrupted network performance proactively.

 

You can checkout much more on ProfiTAP page.