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Top Layer Announces Expanded Strategic Direction and New Company Name: Corero Network Security
July 2011 by Marc Jacob
Top Layer Security announced its DDoS Defense System (DDS), a new, industry-first product line created to detect and block application-layer Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyber-attacks. With its expanded strategic focus on delivering anti-DDoS solutions to a global customer base, the company also officially changed its name to Corero Network Security (“Corero”) following its recent acquisition by Corero plc.
Corero’s DDS builds off of the company’s more than ten years of expertise in DDoS defense technology and attack mitigation solutions for enterprises, telecommunication service providers, and government organizations. Corero’s flagship fourth-generation network security platform features three-dimensional protection (3DP) against network-borne cyber threats, including botnet-based DDoS attacks. It also provides the platform for Corero to launch its dedicated DDoS defense product line — the only data center solution for both network-layer and application-layer DDoS defense.
Customers deploy the DDS unit in their network as an in-line network device. The system includes hardware and software components, as well as Corero’s remote support. A few quick configuration steps later, their servers are protected against the effects of DDoS attacks that might occur and their business avoids downtime and associated reputation losses. For example, a common application-layer DDoS attack is the repetitive HTTP GET attack that appears like normal “good” website traffic, utilizes real TCP connections, and until now has been almost impossible to distinguish from actual user traffic. Given the difficulty in even identifying these application-layer attacks, traditional DDoS solutions are ineffective at defending against them, leading to lost revenue and business disruption.
Pricing and Availability
Corero’s DDoS Defense will be available in the third quarter 2011.
