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VimpelCom and Radware’s Joint Service Provides DDoS Protection for Enterprise Customers
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries
- Telecommunications
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
The Challenge
VimpelCom, one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunication operators, was facing an escalating number of network attacks. As one of the largest Internet service providers and business entities in Russia, the company was witnessing a surge in DDoS attacks. Legacy defense systems were not only failing to prevent these attacks, but often became the target themselves. The company needed a solution that could provide full automatic protection against these attacks in seconds.
About The Customer
OJSC VimpelCom is a member of VimpelCom Ltd., one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunication operators. The company provides voice and data services through a range of traditional and broadband mobile and fixed technologies in several countries. With over 219 million mobile subscribers, VimpelCom provides services under several brands including “Beeline”, “Kyivstar”, “djuice”, “WIND”, “Infostrada”, “Mobilink”, “Leo”, “bangalink”, “Telecel”, and “Djezzy”. As one of the largest Internet service providers and business entities in Russia, VimpelCom was witnessing an escalating number of network attacks.
The Solution
VimpelCom Group and Radware’s joint service – “Protection from DDoS attacks” – is based on Radware’s Attack Mitigation Solution (AMS), a real-time network and application security solution. This solution provides the shortest time to protection and the widest attack coverage, including mitigation of volumetric network attacks with no SLA degradation. The service also offers 24/7 support. Compared to other legacy defense systems, this joint service provides a more robust and efficient solution to DDoS attacks.
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