G2

Bruno O.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/24/2025

"AED"

5/5

What do you like best about Arbor Edge Defense?

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.

What do you dislike about Arbor Edge Defense?

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.

What problems is Arbor Edge Defense solving and how is that benefiting you?

First & Last Line of Defense: Positioned at the network edge, AED blocks inbound DDoS attacks (volumetric, TCP exhaust, app-layer) and outbound communication from compromised hosts via ATLAS threat intelligence. Adaptive, Hybrid Protection: Uses real-time global threat intelligence (ATLAS IC feeds) and AI/ML to adapt to evolving, multi-vector DDoS attacks; cloud signaling routes massive attacks to Arbor Cloud as needed. Threat Blocking & Context: Prevents internal hosts from communicating with known malicious IPs/domains; provides rich attack context for faster threat investigation. Operational Efficiency: Offloads traffic filtering from stateful security devices, extending their lifespan and efficiency, while scaling to high-throughput operations. Integration & Flexibility: Robust REST API, STIX/TAXII, Syslog support allow seamless integration into existing SOC/NOC workflows and orchestration environments (SDN/NFV enabled). Hybrid & Virtual Cloud Support: Offers virtual AED (vAED) deployments for AWS or hybrid environments to secure cloud-facing assets consistently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.