Protection from the known and the unknown
Home-worker and IT security matter today more than
ever. Sadly, security firms are making unnecessary noise.
Most are merely selling standard, off the shelf Unified
Thread Management from proven vendors. We have
a subscribable platform that provides a simple
subscription-based system.
Network Security is protecting any device or information
that touches your workplace network, including protecting
the computers, servers, and IoT devices from outside or
inside attacks.
It’s critical to ensure that your sensitive data does
not leave your premises without your knowledge.
Our security provides a full in-depth real-time review
and protection of your network and protects from
the unnecessary loss of data and mitigates attacks
that could leave you with locked, infected equipment.
Unified Threat Management
RANSOMWARE
Ransomware continues to be the dominant form of malware used by attackers who want to disrupt your business. Your business has many points of entry when you consider email, mobile devices, WIFI, VPN, home-workers, etc. Frontier can help manage these points of entry, with security licenses that will help you manage these threats 24 x 7 x 365.
DDOS Attacks: How Does Frontier Networks Handle It?
A DDoS attack (Distributed Denial of Service) is an attempt to disrupt a website, server, or network by overwhelming it with an enormous volume of fake internet traffic. These attacks are specifically designed to consume all available bandwidth or processing power, effectively knocking the target offline. A volumetric DDoS attack refers to the sheer bulk of traffic that’s sent during such an attack.
At Frontier Networks, we don’t just respond to DDoS attacks—we anticipate and mitigate them to protect both our customers and the integrity of our network backbone. Acting differently and attentively is part of who we are.
These services are exclusively available to our clients who purchase Internet, Private MPLS, or SD-WAN services from Frontier Networks.
Our Approach to DDoS Mitigation
When a potential DDoS attack is detected—whether by our advanced monitoring systems or reported by a customer—Frontier Networks immediately takes the following steps to ensure minimal disruption and maximum protection
Detecting the Attack
Our Network Operations Centre (NOC) constantly monitors traffic behavior across our infrastructure. When traffic patterns suggest a DDoS attack, our systems automatically isolate the suspicious activity by targeting the offending IP range or address.
Isolating and Quarantining the Threat
The impacted IP range is redirected to a dedicated quarantine backbone link, where the malicious traffic is safely diverted away from the core production network. This ensures that legitimate traffic can continue to flow through our primary network infrastructure without disruption.
Blocking and Allowing Specific Traffic
Once isolated, we block all unauthorized traffic from the malicious source while allowing trusted traffic from environments such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and other reputable sources. These trusted environments, as well as peering exchanges, are rarely sources of DDoS attacks and remain unaffected.
Restoring Normal Operations
After confirming that the attack has been neutralized, the previously quarantined IP block is reintroduced to the production backbone. This seamless restoration process minimizes downtime for legitimate users and ensures the integrity of our network remains intact.
Why Frontier Networks Stands Out
Many firms offer DDoS mitigation services, but Frontier Networks approaches this differently. As a large internet provider and peering backbone, we ensure that ‘any’ and ‘all’ attacks impacting our clients are addressed promptly and effectively without compromising our core network.
Our DDoS mitigation services are specifically designed to support clients using our Internet, Private MPLS, and SD-WAN solutions. By combining real-time monitoring, rapid response, and best-in-class isolation techniques, we ensure your business stays online, even in the face of a DDoS attack.
Enhancing Your Protection
In addition to our immediate mitigation efforts, we recommend that our clients consider investing in specialized DDoS protection products for their own networks. These tools provide real-time traffic scrubbing, filtering out malicious traffic while allowing legitimate data to reach its destination. This proactive measure further strengthens your defenses against future threats.
What This Means for You
With Frontier Networks, you’re not just getting a provider—you’re getting a partner in network reliability and security. From detecting attacks to ensuring they don’t disrupt your operations, our process is designed to keep your services online and your business running smoothly.
Our DDoS mitigation services are just one of the ways we deliver exceptional value to our Internet, MPLS, and SD-WAN clients. We don’t believe in just reacting; we believe in staying ahead of the threats.
If you’d like to discuss our DDoS strategy further or explore additional protections for your network, we’re here to help.
