Arbor Edge Defense is a network-edge DDoS mitigation solution built to stop modern, multi-vector attacks automatically. Positioned inline at the perimeter, it delivers real-time protection before malicious traffic reaches critical infrastructure. AED uses AI-powered analysis backed by NETSCOUT’s global threat intelligence to identify and block attacks with precision. Its stateless architecture allows it to stop state-exhaustion attacks without impacting legitimate user sessions. The solution excels at mitigating application-layer attacks that traditional cloud defenses often miss. By filtering attack traffic early, AED preserves firewall performance and reduces security stack overload. Automated mitigation significantly lowers downtime and mean time to recovery. The platform adapts continuously as attack methods evolve. AED integrates seamlessly with NETSCOUT’s broader DDoS protection ecosystem. It provides resilient, always-on protection for organizations with high availability requirements.