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CIO at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
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Top 5
May 15, 2025
Multi-layered defense ensures robust protection and optimized resources
Pros and Cons
  • "Radware DDoS Protection Service is valued for its multi-layered defense protection."
  • "Radware DDoS Protection Service is valued for its multi-layered defense protection, always-on and on-demand service, zero-day protection with adaptive behavioral-based mitigation, DNS and infrastructure protection, and SSL attack mitigation."
  • "Their Cyber Security Controller portal, including its GUI and dashboard, could be more intuitive so CXOs can easily understand them."

What is our primary use case?

We are the largest data center company in Asia with almost six data centers in India, and we are planning to expand beyond India. We use Radware DDoS Protection Service for protecting our infrastructure and providing Cloud DDoS as a service to around 500 end customers who have hosted their infrastructure on our cloud co-location.

How has it helped my organization?

We've been using it in a fully-manged way, and always on an on-demand. 

We began to see value almost a year back. It took a year to streamline when using it, and then we started we started onboarding our customer on the same pipe. 

We wanted to protect our own data center. We are India's only cloud. We are in direct or hyperscale. We are in direct competition with Azure, AWS, and all. And at the same time, we have lots of ISP networks. 

Our environment is hybrid. We are the largest data center. Most of the infrastructure is on-premise, and then we have India's first AI cloud and India's first hyperscale. It took almost a year to streamline everything. 

What is most valuable?

Radware DDoS Protection Service is valued for its multi-layered defense protection, always-on and on-demand service, zero-day protection with adaptive behavioral-based mitigation, DNS and infrastructure protection, and SSL attack mitigation. The solution's multi-layer protection covers volumetric, protocol-based, and application layer attacks.

They offer a very effective response against DNS attacks. 

Regarding behavior-based detection technology, in terms of real-time detection, it has been able to reduce false positives. We have pretty good experience with them. The geolocation is pretty good for an organization such as ours. We can block anything from certain regions, like North Korea or China, etc, cetera. It works alongside machine learning. They can update policies globally in less than ten seconds, which really helps with false positives.

During a DDoS attack, it ensures legitimate users are not affected. We're working on a hybrid solution, so we have Defence Pro devices on our side and unlimited mitigation capabilities on the cloud. 

What needs improvement?

Their Cyber Security Controller portal, including its GUI and dashboard, could be more intuitive so CXOs can easily understand them. 

Improvements in visualization for reporting also need consideration. This feedback has already been provided directly to Radware DDoS Protection Service.

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For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for the past 12 years or possibly more.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Lately there have been some issues with stability, which results in a stability rating between eight and nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability has never been a challenge due to the hybrid cloud model and the Cloud DDoS capability, which allows scaling as demand increases.

How are customer service and support?

We have 24/7 access to Radware DDoS Protection Service's Emergency Response Team who collaborate during ongoing attacks, ensuring less than one second mitigation for L3/L4 and less than ten seconds for L7. This is supported by a direct relationship with key personnel at Radware DDoS Protection Service.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We conducted a POC with F5 and Arbor Networks. We chose Radware DDoS Protection Service due to its superior capabilities and willingness to host a scrubbing center, minimizing latency.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was quite easy, aided by a team experienced with Radware DDoS Protection Service for well over a year.

What about the implementation team?

Implementation was handled internally by a team of six to seven team members who were experienced with Radware DDoS Protection Service.

What was our ROI?

The ROI was realized after a year, giving a year-on-year return of around 20% to 30%. The hybrid approach optimized infrastructure costs and personnel resources.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We have a premium cost setup to align with a tier four uptime certified data center, storing and protecting critical infrastructure.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Radware DDoS Protection Service stood out due to its better capability and flexible hosting options that reduced latency.

What other advice do I have?

Radware DDoS Protection Service offers enterprise-grade protection across all layers from L3 to L7, with hybrid flexibility and global scrubbing network. 

On a scale of one to ten, I rate this solution an eight or nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Security Analyst at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Oct 9, 2026
Behavior-based detection has enabled me to stop major DDoS attacks and protect user access
Pros and Cons
  • "The best features Radware DDoS offers are behavior-based detection and protection against Layer 3 attacks and Layer 7 attacks, along with encrypted traffic protection, automated mitigation, and hybrid deployment."

    What is our primary use case?

    My main use case for Radware DDoS is to protect my organization from major DDoS attacks from outsiders, and I generally monitor the internal DDoS attacks that are occurring.

    For example, one incident involved a public-facing application coming under a large volume DDoS attack, which increased the traffic and began affecting legitimate users. With Radware DDoS, I used it to monitor and identify abnormal patterns, and the attack was mitigated at the edge with the introduction of protection policies while documenting the events.

    In another incident, I noticed a sudden Layer 7 DDoS attack targeting login and API endpoints, where the traffic appeared from many sources. Initially, I thought it was normal user traffic, but the request rate and behavior were abnormal, so I used Radware DDoS protection to analyze the traffic patterns, apply behavioral detection, and block or challenge suspicious requests. Later, I reviewed the logs and adjusted the security policies to improve the protection against similar attacks.

    What is most valuable?

    The best features Radware DDoS offers are behavior-based detection and protection against Layer 3 attacks and Layer 7 attacks, along with encrypted traffic protection, automated mitigation, and hybrid deployment. The main strength, in my assessment, is the behavioral-based detection.

    Behavior-based detection has helped my team as it allows me to identify abnormal traffic patterns. For instance, if my company normally receives around 500 HTTP requests per second to its login page, during an attack, the traffic suddenly increases to 20,000, and I have identified this activity as DDoS detection, labeling it as abnormal since 500 is the normal traffic level.

    An attacker launched a TLS-based DDoS on an encrypted public application, and since the traffic was encrypted, traditional inspection could not work effectively. However, Radware behavioral detection also helps in such scenarios.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Radware DDoS for the past two years.

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    Senior Security Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Top 5
    Jan 20, 2026
    Protection has reduced firewall load and mitigates large attacks but cloud controls still need improvement
    Pros and Cons
    • "Radware DDoS has positively impacted my organization by sorting unwanted traffic, specifically malicious traffic targeting the applications, and it has taken the burden off the perimeter firewall during incidents."
    • "I believe Radware DDoS could be improved for cloud deployments with more granular controls that could provide valuable gains for the company, especially by verifying whether the client is genuine or not with additional metrics."

    What is our primary use case?

    In my previous company, I used Radware DDoS for more than one and a half years, and it was positioned in front of the perimeter firewall.

    Our main use case for Radware DDoS was to protect the external services, which were deployed on Big-IP F5, and then in front of that, a Check Point firewall was there, and in front of the Check Point firewall, Radware DDoS was there, protecting all the external services for that particular company I worked for.

    I can give a specific example of an attack where Radware DDoS made a difference; we verified that an attacker tried to generate a TCP flood attack originating from multiple sources, and Radware DDoS was able to mitigate that based on the security features that were enforced on it.

    Regarding our use case for Radware DDoS, it was enforced for each and every application, with TPS assigned there for verifying the requests coming from each single source, either based on a single source or distributed sources.

    What is most valuable?

    In my experience, the best features Radware DDoS offers include the ability to mitigate DDoS attacks such as TCP and SYN flood attacks; we can also mitigate UDP flood attacks, and while using TCP, it can verify the client and many other aspects, being implementable on Layer 7 for more granular information such as user-agent, which is possible if we import the private key of the particular service.

    Out of all those features, the one that had the biggest impact for my team was the Layer 3 and Layer 4 DDoS implementation because it was more effective for us; we did not want to have decryption on the first layer of defense as it would introduce latency for our applications.

    Radware DDoS has positively impacted my organization by sorting unwanted traffic, specifically malicious traffic targeting the applications, and it has taken the burden off the perimeter firewall during incidents.

    For one particular incident, I believe that more than two million requests came through, and I think over twenty million requests were mitigated at the Radware DDoS level.

    What needs improvement?

    I believe Radware DDoS could be improved for cloud deployments with more granular controls that could provide valuable gains for the company, especially by verifying whether the client is genuine or not with additional metrics.

    While I think the support is quite good and the user interface is acceptable, it does require a more friendly interface, although I cannot recall the exact improvements needed.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been in this field for more than four and a half years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Radware DDoS is stable in my experience, with no downtime or reliability issues; on-premises performance exceeds expectations.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Radware DDoS's scalability is good; scaling up or down is easy without performance issues.

    How are customer service and support?

    Customer support for Radware DDoS is fine; I would rate them nine out of ten. The learning curve for Radware DDoS was fine; it was easy for my team to get up and running.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I do not believe we had any other DDoS solution prior to Radware DDoS; we had F5 Cloud DDoS for cloud, which was good but still used Radware DDoS for on-premises.

    What was our ROI?

    I have seen a return on investment with Radware DDoS because it reduced our work by mitigating traffic before it reached the perimeter firewall, which lessened the need for extra security policies.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I am unsure if we evaluated other options before choosing Radware DDoS; my team likely did, but I was not part of that particular process.

    What other advice do I have?

    My advice for others looking into using Radware DDoS is that if they are seeking a good solution while also considering budget, Radware DDoS is a suitable option.

    I would rate Radware DDoS a seven out of ten because I believe that our board DDoS is much better.

    I think we have covered all the aspects of Radware DDoS, but I feel the cloud requires more attention compared to on-premises. I gave this review a rating of seven out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Other
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    Sr IT Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
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    Top 10
    Apr 16, 2025
    Automation improves security by replacing manual interventions and speeding up threat response
    Pros and Cons
    • "The best feature of Radware DDoS Protection Service is the automation. Previously, manual intervention was necessary, and for incoming attacks, we had to inform the respective security and operations teams, whereas now, it is an automated process that blocks attacks based on policies by default."
    • "I would recommend Radware DDoS Protection Service fully because I have observed improvements in bandwidth speed."
    • "I want to improve the blocking time; it should be within 10 seconds because 18 seconds allows multiple transactions in the financial industry."

    What is our primary use case?

    My use case is that whatever traffic is coming from the internet, all that traffic is being monitored. It is sent to their scrubbing center, and from there, anything non-genuine gets blocked as per IOC, and the genuine traffic is sent to my inside applications.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Since implementing Radware DDoS Protection Service, I have been able to see DDoS attack sources and their origins. We didn't have the capacity to visualize DDoS attacks before. Blocking is also very fast compared to before, around 18 seconds of blocking time.

    In my organization, I have observed many SQL injections and cross-site attacks, alongside heavy bandwidth utilization, which Radware DDoS Protection Service has been able to mitigate effectively.

    Since implementing Radware DDoS Protection Service, I have experienced a transformation. I didn't have any DDoS mitigation tool previously, and my internet bandwidth was completely utilized by DDoS attacks. It is now filtering at the scrubbing center, especially during volumetric attacks.

    Radware DDoS Protection Service ensures that legitimate users are not affected during DDoS attacks by communicating with my Anti-DDoS DefensePro tool. Based on configured policies, the scrubbing center can pass the traffic while already blocking the designated attackers' IPs.

    Before implementing automation, my security monitoring team had to continually monitor DDoS attacks around the clock and send IPs for approval to the operations team for blocking, whereas now, it automatically blocks based on policies.

    The time consumption in our processes has decreased compared to before because the internal ticketing process required approval from respective authorities, while now it is completely automated, allowing immediate blocking.

    The solution effectively prevents attacks much earlier, making monitoring less burdensome than before.

    Compared to other products, Radware DDoS Protection Service provides superior performance, as it blocks attacks within 18 seconds.

    Previously, managing one incident took around three hours for complete approval and implementation, but now the Anti-DDoS tool immediately blocks particular IPs within 18 seconds.

    With the SecOps dashboards for monitoring and reporting metrics, we can continuously monitor our Security Operations Center 24/7. We have absolute visibility.

    The dashboard can provide historical information on objects and networks for three months, and we also have a backup tool that retains data for six years, per my industry policies.

    What is most valuable?

    The best feature of Radware DDoS Protection Service is the automation. Previously, manual intervention was necessary, and for incoming attacks, we had to inform the respective security and operations teams, whereas now, it is an automated process that blocks attacks based on policies by default.

    This automation has significantly improved my organization's security compared to before. We didn't have that much automation previously, but now, with multiple policies, we can prevent attacks effectively.

    What needs improvement?

    I want to improve the blocking time; it should be within 10 seconds because 18 seconds allows multiple transactions in the financial industry. I want the blocking time to be better than 18 seconds.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution for the last six months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Radware DDoS Protection Service is stable. For the last six months, I have not faced any issues, so it is a good solution.

    In my opinion, there is no downtime experienced with Radware DDoS Protection Service due to external network redundancy.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is scalable and user-friendly. My team members understand the policies and dashboards easily.

    How are customer service and support?

    I would rate their customer support positively. Before using Radware, I experienced some delays with another product, but with Radware, we have immediate connections with high-level technical support.

    I would rate Radware's customer support an eight out of ten because when we had initial configuration issues, support resolved the issues after a couple of escalations.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    Before Radware DDoS Protection Service, I didn't have any DDoS solution at all, just manual processes.

    How was the initial setup?

    The deployment of Radware DDoS Protection Service is very simple. It is user-friendly.

    Radware DDoS Protection Service does not require separate maintenance, and there is minimal downtime during maintenance periods, such as during firmware upgrades of the Anti-DDoS tool.

    What about the implementation team?

    There are five members in my team who work with Radware DDoS Protection Service.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    I didn't check pricing of other providers in depth but verified with two, and found Radware to be significantly cheaper compared to F5.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I chose Radware because, as per Gartner, it is recognized in the market as the number one anti-DDoS solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend Radware DDoS Protection Service fully because I have observed improvements in bandwidth speed.

    I would rate Radware DDoS Protection Service a ten out of ten.

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    reviewer2811426 - PeerSpot reviewer
    manager at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    Top 5
    Mar 25, 2026
    Protection against attacks has improved and support now ensures our applications stay safe
    Pros and Cons
    • "Radware DDoS is the best tool, as it protects our applications just as we intended it to."

      What is our primary use case?

      My main use case for Radware DDoS is preventing our applications from attackers, and that is the main goal.

      I find that Radware DDoS is very useful and helpful, and I have nothing else to add about my main use case or how I use it day-to-day.

      What is most valuable?

      As for the support team, we have configured all of the required things to stop or mitigate an attack with Radware DDoS.

      In my experience, the best features Radware DDoS offers include very good support, as the team helps us whenever we require it. What makes the support stand out for me is that they solved a tricky problem quickly, which is an example of when they helped me.

      Radware DDoS is the best tool, as it protects our applications just as we intended it to.

      Radware DDoS has positively impacted my organization.

      What needs improvement?

      I believe there is no need to improve anything about Radware DDoS.

      I am saying that there is no need to change anything, and I have nothing more to add about needed improvements.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Radware DDoS for the last one year.

      How are customer service and support?

      Whenever a DDoS attack is happening, your team rectifies the situation for us, and that is the main thing for us as a particular metric we have seen since using Radware DDoS.

      What other advice do I have?

      Radware DDoS is a perfect tool and there is no need to add anything else about the features besides support.

      As of now, I notice there is no need to change anything, and using the WAF, I feel more safe for our applications.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      Public Cloud

      If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

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      Team Lead Network & Security at Tata Power Distribution Odisha Limited
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      Top 5
      Aug 10, 2025
      Works effectively and offers automated attack protection and seamless integration
      Pros and Cons
      • "Zero-day protection happens automatically because the initial steps only require us to create the policy for filtering, but after that, it continuously does its job without any manual intervention."
      • "The initial deployment process can be quite challenging; the business analyst and solution integrator often create confusion, particularly in our location, and as a result, completing the initial setup and implementation can take nearly forty-five days."

      What is our primary use case?

      We have been using Radware DDoS extensively for the past two years in our production network within the utility sector. Primarily, we use it for application layer filtering and for direct termination with our Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Initially, we encountered several challenges during the configuration process, primarily due to the lack of ready-made templates. However, over the last two years, we have successfully implemented filtering measures, effectively mitigating our DDoS attacks by removing unwanted traffic directed at our public IP addresses.

      This system has been crucial in securing our operations and meeting our specific needs for our data center. All public domain URLs in the utility sector are hosted behind an Internet firewall, ensuring that the traffic directed to these public domains is properly managed through DDoS protection. That sums up our experience with this system.

      How has it helped my organization?

      Radware DDoS has been effective at mitigating advanced DDoS attacks such as burst or DNS attacks and encrypted SSL floods because we blocked all public domain IPs through access lists at my DC router, where all the ILLs are delivered from the ISP. We are getting IOCs, which are Indicators of Compromise from CERT-In, NCIIPC, and CS K-Cyber Swachhata Kendra, from central agencies.

      My experience with the behavior-based detection technology for real-time attack detection and minimizing false positives is quite positive. The behavioral framework we have consists of three layers. The first layer focuses on DDoS protection, as we are implementing two policies for two ISPs simultaneously. In our environment, we are not using an active-standby setup; instead, we utilize both links from each ISP. Therefore, we are deploying two identical boxes, one connected to each ISP. These ISP links are directed towards our management service, where all public domain sites are hosted in our data center. Regarding the behavioral aspect, let's consider a scenario where there is suddenly a spike in packet traffic from a public domain. We typically monitor the daily bandwidth usage on the ISP side. For example, if the average bandwidth usage is around 200 Mbps, but one day we notice a surge to 400 Mbps, this may indicate unknown traffic hits. This is particularly concerning because we operate in the utility sector, where we collect electricity bills each month. We use handheld devices to fetch these bills from our system, processing them at the beginning of each month. This increase in traffic could likely stem from these sources, as they may be generating numerous unknown visits to our data center servers in an attempt to log in. 

      To analyze this behavioral pattern, we first examine the trust levels associated with the bandwidth usage. We investigate the cause of the sudden increase in bandwidth and identify the unknown IP addresses responsible for the traffic. We then determine the locations of these IPs and formulate policies in our DDoS logon system to block any suspicious activity. Additionally, we address two other behavioral patterns: one through endpoint security for end-user services and another through anti-Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) measures. This comprehensive approach helps us safeguard our systems effectively.

      Radware DDoS protects legitimate users during a DDoS attack. We have a behavioral filtering template that we enabled after subscription. Every month, we create a report analyzing the number of unknown hits generated from DDoS, identifying legitimate IPs from our customer base and unknown IPs from other countries. We conduct geo-fencing as the first level of protection, allowing only Indian region IPs to execute packets towards our management server. The second level involves using default templates to perform this activity efficiently.

      What is most valuable?

      The HTTP Layer 7 protection works effectively as the signatures are updated on a daily basis and automated from the Radware cloud. Zero-day protection happens automatically because the initial steps only require us to create the policy for filtering, but after that, it continuously does its job without any manual intervention.

      The zero-day attack signatures for new types of attack threats and vulnerabilities are directly taken from the cloud and blocked. For DC network flow, the fast layer DDoS attack itself is removed from the entry point from the ISP side only. After that, the traffic lands with DDoS, coming from my perimeter firewall, providing another layer of filter and protection. After my perimeter firewall, the traffic goes to my anti-APT, where we perform another level of protection or filtering for DDoS.

      What needs improvement?

      There are areas where Radware DDoS could improve, specifically regarding centralized visibility. If someone is allowed access to one payment server but attempts to access the backend database and application servers from that source, we need to analyze the level of propagation. If they are performing suspicious activities such as random logins, it would be beneficial to have a centralized console that shows which IP is attempting which actions for greater visibility, enabling better analysis.

      To sum it up, we suggest that clear visibility within a management console could significantly enhance Radware DDoS's usability. We use Radware DDoS and Check Point for our public site because understanding the origin and pattern of public hits is crucial. If the console could segregate packets by type—such as HTTPS, logger, database-related queries, or other behavioral data—and generate reports accordingly, it would better aid our analysis.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      We have been using Radware DDoS for two years.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      In terms of scalability, Radware DDoS excels. One device we procure is reliable and automates filtering by downloading signatures and providing behavioral analysis. It operates with predefined signature filtering without needing much from us other than receiving reports. I would rate its scalability as nine out of ten.

      How are customer service and support?

      I have contacted technical support for Radware DDoS many times, and their support quality is the best I have encountered in my entire career. Their responses are quick, and the support surpasses my experience with other OEMs such as Check Point, Sophos, Fortinet, and Cisco, who can often be slow with their solutions.

      I have faced issues and approached TAC, and their ability to provide skilled and technically sound support is impressive. They accurately address the service requests and come up with effective solutions faster than many other manufacturers. Their support is significantly better than other OEMs who often resort to trial-and-error methods.

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      Throughout my career, I have done DDoS filtering through ISPs, but currently, we have a dedicated appliance for DDoS, following recommendations from the DOT and Central Government of India for compliance with ISO 27001 certification.

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial deployment process can be quite challenging.  The business analyst or and solution integrator often creates confusion, particularly in our location. The Solution Integrators are usually not able to explain everything clearly in one go, which means we often have to go through the information piece by piece. As a result, completing the initial setup and implementation can take nearly forty-five days. If there were a ready-made template available, it would greatly simplify the process. We need to identify the specific hardware requirements and develop a checklist for hardware compatibility and configuration that meets our cybersecurity policies. To comply with these policies, we are currently working on strategies to mitigate potential risks.

      Getting a ready-made template for hardware considerations, including guidance on how to harden that hardware before moving to the production level, would be extremely helpful. Additionally, having recommended guidelines from Radware on enabling these policies could streamline our implementation process. In my opinion, this approach would allow us to complete the entire solution implementation within the recommended timeframe.

      Maintenance involves ensuring that hardware is functioning properly, including checking subscriptions and enabling necessary blades. For example, last month, we had to enable geo-fencing to block all traffic except from India, which involved re-enabling a previously disabled geo-fencing blade. If there were a central management console that provided alerts about system health, such as fan RPMs and SMPS performance, it would help us maintain the Radware DDoS system proactively.

      What about the implementation team?

      Typically, two to three people are required for deployment. Initially, we communicate with the application team to ensure proper TLS and SSL levels. After confirming application legitimacy, we assess the delivery and operation level, followed by database and server reviews before concluding that the application is ready to integrate with the DDoS devices.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      We are going for seven-year support with a solution comprising two hardware boxes for redundancy and high availability, priced at around 2.4 crores. This pricing is manageable without any worry.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      I have considered competing products in the market. We have raised a request for another solution besides Radware DDoS, as Cloudflare has been selected as L1 for another DR setup we are trying to establish. Management requests that we consider similar solutions, which is why Radware DDoS remains qualified as L1.

      What other advice do I have?

      I would rate Radware DDoS a nine out of ten. 

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      Chief Cloud Architect at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
      Real User
      Top 10
      Mar 26, 2026
      Security has improved with accurate bot protection
      Pros and Cons
      • "Radware DDoS has positively impacted my organization by improving our security."
      • "Radware DDoS is not stable. I have encountered stability issues such as performance issues, network timeout with ESP, slowness per regions, and no CDN feature which gives us a clear picture."

      What is our primary use case?

      My main use case for Radware DDoS is security and protection.

      A quick, specific example of how I use Radware DDoS for security and protection is that we have enabled the DDoS and bot protection for our main website.

      What is most valuable?

      In my opinion, the best feature that Radware DDoS offers is bot protection.

      When I mention bot protection, what stands out to me is its accuracy.

      Radware DDoS also features easy integration, easy use, and a good user interface.

      Radware DDoS has positively impacted my organization by improving our security.

      After implementing Radware DDoS, my security has improved as I notice less bot traffic and spam traffic for our sales, our emails, and everywhere.

      What needs improvement?

      To improve Radware DDoS, it would be great to have more performance and more CDN features and all integrations.

      I wish there were more functionality for microservices, websites, and configurations regarding the static files and content and CDN.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Radware DDoS for around three years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      Radware DDoS is not stable. I have encountered stability issues such as performance issues, network timeout with ESP, slowness per regions, and no CDN feature which gives us a clear picture.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      The scalability of Radware DDoS is managed by Radware; I have no knowledge of how it is scalable.

      How are customer service and support?

      The customer support is good, but it is slow and sometimes there is no resolution.

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      I previously used CloudFlare and AWS CloudFront before Radware DDoS.

      How was the initial setup?

      I purchased Radware DDoS through the AWS Marketplace.

      What about the implementation team?

      I use AWS as my cloud provider.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      Before choosing Radware DDoS, I evaluated CloudFlare and AWS CloudFront.

      What other advice do I have?

      My advice to others looking into using Radware DDoS is that the basic functionality is great, but additional features require more effort, integration time, and support communication.

      Radware DDoS is a great product for basic functionality that you can use, but generally, there are some pros and cons. For example, CloudFlare has issues such as downtimes, whereas Radware was a stable option. However, we had some performance issues and some support cases that delayed us, but it is still good.

      My overall rating for this product is 6.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      Public Cloud

      If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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      Network Security Specialist at Max
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      Top 5
      Nov 24, 2024
      Quick ERT team response improves cloud security against attacks
      Pros and Cons
      • "The intuitive user interface makes the entire process seamless and efficient."
      • "It currently takes about 15 to 20 minutes for the process to complete, which should be minimized."

      What is our primary use case?

      We use Radware's Cloud DDoS Protection Service to safeguard Cloud Graph with Layer Seven protection.

      To mitigate Layer Seven DDoS attacks on our servers, we implemented Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service.

      How has it helped my organization?

      Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service does an excellent job at blocking threats quickly.

      The Cloud DDoS management system provides clear and easy-to-understand visibility into incidents.

      The management system is user-friendly.

      The Cloud DDoS management system provides comprehensive insights and detailed visibility, simplifying attack analysis.

      Before implementing Radware Cloud DDoS Protection, our organization experienced frequent downtime due to numerous attacks, particularly targeting specific assets. Migrating to Radware Cloud has eliminated downtime, allowing our business to operate uninterrupted even during attacks. The benefits were immediate, and we now receive timely notifications from the ERT team at the onset of any attack.

      The web DDoS protection has significantly reduced our false positive rate.

      Web DDoS Protection allows legitimate users to continue using our site even if it is under attack.

      Radware immediately provides attack notifications, and the ERT team offers updates. If an attack disrupts our site, technical support can restore service within 20 hours.

      What is most valuable?

      I appreciate Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service for its responsive ERT team and the ease of migrating our sites to the platform. The intuitive user interface makes the entire process seamless and efficient.

      What needs improvement?

      The time it takes to upload a site to the cloud is critical when under attack. If a site is down, a quick response to migrate the site to the cloud is essential. It currently takes about 15 to 20 minutes for the process to complete, which should be minimized.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using the Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service for one year.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service is stable, and we don't experience bugs or glitches.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      I would rate the scalability of Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service ten out of ten.

      How are customer service and support?

      The technical support responds quickly, but sometimes the resolution takes time.

      How would you rate customer service and support?

      Neutral

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup was complex due to our organization's network being complicated, not because of Radware Cloud. We had an issue with the DNS migration during the deployment. The deployment took around 20 minutes.

      What about the implementation team?

      Two people from Radware and two people from our organization were involved, totaling four people.

      What other advice do I have?

      I would rate Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service ten out of ten.

      Our five-person team is the only people in our organization who use Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service.

      Radware does the maintenance every two weeks.

      I recommend Radware Cloud DDoS Protection Service because the system works well, the web interface is intuitive and easy to use, and the technical support is okay.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      Hybrid Cloud
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      General Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 5,001-10,000 employees
      Real User
      Top 5
      Nov 18, 2024
      Successfully protects from DDoS attacks
      Pros and Cons
      • "I am happy to see that we have not had any DDoS attacks. This solution has successfully protected us from attacks, and no one has been able to attack our network."
      • "The product is good, but the company could improve its services by appointing customer success managers. This would ensure better interaction with customers and help resolve issues on both customer and supplier ends."

      What is our primary use case?

      We are using DefensePro for protecting our network and infrastructure from DDoS attacks.

      How has it helped my organization?

      DefensePro is very important for us for protecting our organization against DDoS threats and attacks. We are an ISO 27001-certified company. For compliance purposes, we have implemented DefensePro.

      What is most valuable?

      I am happy to see that we have not had any DDoS attacks. This solution has successfully protected us from attacks, and no one has been able to attack our network.

      DefensePro is able to detect attacks in real-time. It has also helped reduce the number of false positives that our organization receives in response to attacks. We do have some false positives, but their number is low, around 10% to 20%.

      DefensePro has definitely helped us reduce downtime associated with attacks.

      We were able to see its benefits within three to six months of the deployment.

      What needs improvement?

      The product is good, but the company could improve its services by appointing customer success managers. This would ensure better interaction with customers and help resolve issues on both customer and supplier ends. Most other security product companies such as Palo Alto and Forcepoint appoint customer success managers to interact with customers and ensure that the product they have purchased is used perfectly. If we are facing any kind of issues in using the product or service, the customer success manager should get things right.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      We have been using DefensePro for more than five years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      We have not found any issues with the stability of the solution.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      DefensePro is quite scalable. Over the last five years, we have increased our infrastructure, and it has been working fine.

      How are customer service and support?

      The customer service is fine. We have contacted their customer support, and they are satisfactory in terms of quality and responsiveness.

      How would you rate customer service and support?

      Positive

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      We have not used any alternatives to DefensePro.

      How was the initial setup?

      The deployment was easy. We procured it through our partner. Our partner was able to deploy it perfectly. We did not face any issues in the deployment. It took around three months to fully deploy.

      It does not require any maintenance from our side.

      What about the implementation team?

      Two persons were involved in the implementation process.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      The pricing is okay, and I do not have any concerns about the price.

      To someone who is researching DDoS protection solutions but wants to go with the cheapest solution on the market, I would say that the product protection comes first and the cost comes second.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      We have not evaluated any other solutions.

      What other advice do I have?

      Now that DefensePro is available on the cloud, my advice would be to consider cloud adoption while implementing the solution.

      I would rate DefensePro a ten out of ten. It is a good product.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
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      reviewer2677128 - PeerSpot reviewer
      Lead Network Reliability Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
      Real User
      Top 5Leaderboard
      Mar 24, 2025
      Superb incident visibility and real-time threat blocking with outstanding support and advanced reporting
      Pros and Cons
      • "Radware's support is first class."
      • "I suggest improvements to the user interface to make it easier to use and to find the necessary data for analysis."

      What is our primary use case?

      We primarily use Radware DDoS Protection Service for ensuring network security and protecting against cyber threats. Our level two support engineers are hands-on with the service, utilizing it for network protection and incident visibility.

      What is most valuable?

      The most valuable feature of Radware DDoS Protection Service is its reporting capability. It allows us to see live attacks and understand the incoming traffic. The support from Radware is also exceptional, as they are always willing to jump on a call to help solve issues and improve our network design. Additionally, the service effectively blocks threats in real time, offering wide protection and preventing false positives.

      What needs improvement?

      I suggest improvements to the user interface to make it easier to use and to find the necessary data for analysis. Although the data is present, accessing it for analysis could be more simplified.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Radware DDoS Protection Service for all of the year and a half that I have been at the current company.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      We have never encountered any issues with stability. There are no problems with lagging or crashing.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      Scalability is well-supported by Radware. With their help, we have updated our network design to ensure scalability.

      How are customer service and support?

      Radware's support is first class. Their responses are quick, and they are very engaging, providing assistance almost instantly when needed.

      How would you rate customer service and support?

      Neutral

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      In my previous ISP, I experienced different services, but Radware stands out as a luxury to have.

      How was the initial setup?

      The initial setup was difficult for me because I didn't receive training. The interface is advanced, and this contributed to the challenges I faced at the beginning. However, with Radware's support, I was able to learn and adapt quickly.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      Radware pricing is on the high end, suitable more for larger organizations. They have different options, but I feel it's a costly solution.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      I wasn't part of the decision-making process when Radware was chosen at my current company, but in my previous ISP, I had exposure to different services.

      What other advice do I have?

      I recommend gathering the necessary budget to go with Radware services. The cheapest option may save money initially but could cost more in the long run. I rate the solution 10 out of 10.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      Public Cloud

      If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

      Other
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