Re: DDoS mitigation services from SPs

[Jesse Proudman <jesse.proudman-lists () blueboxgrp com>]

Does any one have a contact at Prolexic?  I've been attempting to get in touch with their sales force for 2-3 weeks 
with no success.

Thanks,

Jesse Proudman
Blue Box Group, LLC
p. 800-613-4305 x 801
www.blueboxgrp.com

On Apr 28, 2010, at 7:25 AM, Stefan Fouant wrote:

> Verizon Business and AT&T both have DDoS Detection & Mitigation Services
> available, as do other providers such as Tata, Prolexic, and Verisign.
> Providers like AT&T, Verizon, and Tata unfortunately do not sell services
> off-net, so you'll need to have the sites you want protected connected to
> their networks.  Similarly, these providers tend to put "all their eggs in
> one basket" by using a singular technology for their service.  On the other
> hand, providers like Prolexic and Verisign have very robust offerings
> selling off-net and utilizing multiple vendors as they understand a
> one-size-fits-all doesn't work.  I'd strongly advocate talking to the
> Verisign folks as they really seem to be attracting all the top talent right
> now - I'd be willing to bet their offering is the one that others will
> eventually emulate.