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Updated on 2026-10-14 GMT+08:00

Is AAD Software or Hardware?

AAD, a software DDoS mitigation service, provides instantaneous protection once you connect your services to AAD. You can view DDoS attack protection details on its dashboard to learn about the network security state.

Compared with traditional hardware DDoS mitigation services, AAD has the following advantages:

Low Investment, Instant Protection

Traditional hardware-based services are expensive and take a long time to deploy. In contrast, Advanced Anti-DDoS delivers professional protection the moment you connect your services. This eliminates hardware procurement and O&M costs, allowing you to focus your resources on business development.

Massive Bandwidth, Seamless Scale

Advanced Anti-DDoS provides a total mitigation capacity of over 15 Tbit/s, and up to 1,000 Gbit/s of dedicated defense for a single IP address. This effectively blocks various network- and application-layer DDoS attacks. Even during ultra-large volumetric attacks, your services remain stable, preventing the revenue loss and reputational damage caused by downtime.

Fast, Stable, and Reliable Performance

Advanced Anti-DDoS uses intelligent cluster distribution technology to route your traffic efficiently, ensuring low latency and fast response. This delivers a smooth experience for your customers, boosting your service competitiveness and user satisfaction.

Elastic Protection, Pay-Per-Use Billing

The innovative "Basic bandwidth + Elastic bandwidth" model lets you adjust your protection levels flexibly based on actual demand. You do not need to forecast your maximum required capacity in advance. Protection scales up automatically during peak attack hours and scales down during quiet periods, optimizing resource utilization.

24/7 Professional Support

Our 24/7 professional operations team monitors and responds to security threats in real time. You do not need to hire an expensive in-house security team. Experts are always available to answer your questions and safeguard your services, allowing you to focus completely on your core business.