DDoS mitigation detects and filters distributed denial-of-service attacks before they overwhelm your internet connection, website or applications.
Who DDoS Mitigation is best for
This service is a strong fit for organizations with public-facing sites, online services or prior attack history. The right provider and design depend on your locations, applications and tolerance for downtime, which is where an independent comparison pays off.
What to evaluate before you buy
- Always-on versus on-demand protection
- Scrubbing capacity
- Time to mitigate
- Carrier-based versus cloud-based service
How Connectivity Counsel helps
We begin with your requirements rather than a product. Our advisors document your sites and goals, identify which providers can deliver DDoS Mitigation at your addresses, gather pricing, and present the options in a consistent format. We then support the contract, the installation and any escalation afterward. There is no charge to you for this work.
Providers we represent for DDoS Mitigation
63 providers in our portfolio list capabilities in this area. They include:
- Lumen
- 11:11 Systems
- Appgate
- Arelion
- Astound Business Solutions
- Blue Mantis
- CBTS
- CCI Network Services
- Cipher
- COEO Solutions
- Colt
- Comcast Business
- CompassMSP
- Cox
- Crown Castle (now Zayo)
- DartPoints
- Data Canopy
- DataBank
- DYOPATH
- EarthLink
- Effortless Office
- Element Critical
- Fidium
- FirstLight
- Flexential
- Focus Technology
- Fusion Connect
- Globalgig
- Granite
- GTT
- Hivelocity
- Integris
- Intermedia
- ITS
- LevelBlue
- Logically
- Megaport
- MetTel
- Mindsight
- Natural Wireless
- Nitel (now Comcast)
- Ntirety (now 11:11 Systems)
- Ooma
- Optimum
- OTAVA
- Pax8
- Powernet
- Rackspace
Additional providers are available. See the full directory or ask an advisor.
Related cybersecurity services
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Managed Firewall
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Security Operations Center and SIEM
- Email Security
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Security Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing
- Compliance and vCISO Services
Industries that rely on DDoS Mitigation
- Education (K-12)
- Data Centers and Hosting
- Media and Entertainment
- Casinos and Gaming
- Sports and Entertainment Venues
- E-Commerce
- Telecommunications and ISPs
Frequently asked questions
What is DDoS Mitigation?
DDoS mitigation detects and filters distributed denial-of-service attacks before they overwhelm your internet connection, website or applications.
How much does DDoS Mitigation cost?
Pricing depends on your locations, capacity or user counts, contract term and the provider. Connectivity Counsel gathers quotes from multiple providers for your exact requirements so you can compare real numbers instead of list prices.
How do I choose a provider for DDoS Mitigation?
Compare providers on always-on versus on-demand protection, scrubbing capacity and time to mitigate. An independent advisor can run that comparison for you and explain the trade-offs.
How long does it take to implement DDoS Mitigation?
Timelines range from a few days for cloud and wireless services to several months where network construction is required. We give you a realistic schedule for each option before you sign and track the installation afterward.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for DDoS Mitigation?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.