Arbor Edge Defense Reviews & Product Details

The Arbor Edge Defense (AED) acts as a "first line of defense" that blocks DDoS attacks and inbound/outbound threats at the network edge, without relying on state (stateless).

It uses real-time global intelligence to disrupt malware and botnet communications, alleviating the load on firewalls and ensuring full availability of services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The operational rigidity and high maintenance cost are negative points: both the interface and the configuration logic are aimed at network specialists, which makes the learning curve quite steep and tiring for those without experience in the area. Additionally, the equipment requires continuous management of updates and policies, since, being an edge device, any configuration error can result in undue blocks (false positives) in the company's critical services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AED delivers always-on, inline AI/ML-driven DDoS protection at the network edge (between router and firewall), stopping both inbound and outbound threats automatically with high accuracy .

It reduces load on downstream firewalls, IDS/IPS, and WAFs by up to 80%, thanks to its stateless packet processing and large blocking capacity (≈ 60× firewall) .

Real users praise its ease of use, immediate visibility, and effectiveness in blocking volumetric and non-volumetric attacks in real time . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Initial configuration and fine-tuning can be complex—especially adapting to diverse network environments; some users report limited advanced configuration options .

AED management requires pairing with Arbor Enterprise Manager (AEM), which some reviewers find poorly integrated and fragmented in experience . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most helpful about Netscout AED is the easy way we are supposed to configure Server Types and Protection Groups. It let us adjust it perfectly to let us protect our network either inbound or outbound Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The product have not something I don't like Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease with which my colleagues and I are able to identify endpoints that are communicating with nodes in geoblocked countries is a significant benefit. Another benefit is the thoroughness of the training we have received on the platform. NetScout training has been extensive and helped our team to better utilize the platforms' complete capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing to dislike about AED is the way that AEM appears to initially present as a separate tool. I understand that AED and AEM are paired, but I feel the platforms could be unified to work together instead of presenting as separate portals. The management of the AEDs should be able to be integrated into the same system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Arbor Edge Defense is its ability to automatically block outbound connections to malicious sites, which significantly reduces the risk of data exfiltration and advanced threats. It also provides strong protection at the network edge without adding noticeable latency, and the reporting features make it easy to monitor and respond to potential attacks.” Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

initial setup and configuration can be a bit complex Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Netscout AED does a solid job at blocking inbound and outbound threats, especially DDoS. It gives us good perimeter protection and uses threat intel effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

downside is the price, and I’ve noticed reporting doesn’t always line up with event time, which slows visibility. Overall, it works well, but cost and reporting are my main concerns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Clients appreciate the ability of Arbor Edge Defense to mitigate attacks, being extremely valuable in defending the environment. The solution is seen as excellent for the protection and availability of clients' systems. I am satisfied with the solution as it is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am satisfied with the solution. No complaints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Wonderful solution to protect the network and reduce the infrastructure costs of firewalls and load balancers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As it is designed to the end-user it is easy to use, but it lacks some advanced configuration that would allow some additional implementation options. The web interface also needs some improvements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s very easy to use and to troubleshoot what was blocked. I like the fact that once you set it up you can see the results immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish you could block countries per protection group from the start and not wait until you are being attacked by the country in question. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It provides strong protection against DDoS attacks at the network edge, stopping threats before they impact critical services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial configuration can be complex, requiring fine-tuning to adapt to different environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.