Compare Akamai Prolexic vs. SonicSentry MXDR

Akamai Prolexic is a DDoS protection solution that helps organizations protect internet-facing infrastructure from attacks that can cause outages, service degradation, and network congestion. The platform supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments and can operate continuously or be activated on demand depending on an organization's requirements. Incoming traffic is routed through Prolexic, where mitigation controls inspect traffic, identify malicious activity, remove attack traffic, and forward clean traffic to the customer's infrastructure. Akamai provides 32 global anycast scrubbing centers and more than 20 Tbps of dedicated DDoS defense capacity within its broader network infrastructure of more than 1 Pbps. Prolexic includes dynamic mitigation controls for IPv4 and IPv6 traffic, network-wide access control lists, and firewall capabilities through Prolexic Network Cloud Firewall. Organizations can also use Prolexic over Akamai Direct Connect to establish private, high-performance connectivity between their origins and Akamai's DDoS protection infrastructure. Akamai provides a 100% Prolexic platform availability SLA and a zero-second mitigation SLA, with 24/7/365 support and optional managed security operations services. The service is backed by more than 225 frontline Security Operations Command Center defenders who assist customers before, during, and after attacks. Prolexic is intended for enterprises, network operators, cloud and hosting companies, and SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS providers requiring high-capacity DDoS protection across distributed infrastructure.

SonicSentry MXDR is a comprehensive managed extended detection and response cybersecurity solution designed for managed service providers and their clientele, offering around-the-clock monitoring from a Security Operations Center (SOC) that specializes in expert threat detection, detailed analysis, and swift mitigation of threats across various platforms, including endpoints, cloud applications, and network environments. By correlating diverse security data, it effectively identifies and neutralizes multi-vector attacks, thereby fortifying overall cyber defenses. This service unifies managed detection and response capabilities for endpoints, cloud, and network security into a cohesive solution that is scalable, allowing MSPs to customize their offerings without the need for long-term commitments or minimum requirements. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with existing security tools, such as next-generation firewalls and CrowdStrike Falcon, to enhance AI-driven detection and response mechanisms. With a dedicated SOC team that continuously manages alerts, engages in proactive threat hunting, and alleviates alert fatigue, SonicSentry MXDR empowers MSPs to broaden their security expertise across all potential vulnerabilities and enables rapid responses to ongoing threats, ensuring that their clients remain secure in an ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. This proactive approach not only enhances security posture but also fosters trust and reliability between MSPs and their customers.