Company Size
200-1,000
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Arbor Sightline
- Arbor Threat Mitigation System
Tech Stack
- DDoS Protection
- Network Traffic Analysis
- Network Security
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Digital Expertise
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries
- Telecommunications
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
DQE Communications is a leading provider of commercial fiber optic networking to businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania. The company offers a level of network service and support that is unequaled by any other area provider. DQE provides businesses, governmental agencies, and carriers with the fastest data speeds possible, the highest level of service reliability, and the most dependable support. DQE’s network of fiber-optic cables currently spans 3,247+ miles throughout western Pennsylvania, and on into northern West Virginia. Founded in 1997, DQE is continually working to expand its network.
The Challenge
DQE Communications, a leading provider of commercial fiber optic networking to businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania, was facing a challenge of insufficient visibility into their network. This was affecting their operational readiness and plans for continued expansion. As the company grew, it realized that it did not have the necessary tools to protect its growing network and customers against the increasing risk of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The lack of visibility into network traffic was a significant issue that needed to be addressed to ensure the security and reliability of their services.
The Solution
To address the challenge of insufficient network visibility, DQE turned to Arbor Sightline and Threat Mitigation System. Arbor Sightline provides comprehensive network visibility and reporting capabilities to help Service Providers detect and understand availability threats, and improve traffic engineering, peering relationships, and service performance. Arbor Sightline can also serve as a platform for managed DDoS protection services, which DQE plans to offer its customers. Arbor Threat Mitigation System provides a full suite of countermeasures that surgically removes up to 400Gbps of DDoS attack traffic while enabling the flow of legitimate traffic — all without interrupting network services. It is proven effective for detecting and removing threats such as high-volume flood attacks, stealthy application-layer attacks, and attacks hidden in SSL packets.
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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