Futureproof DDoS defense: dataforest’s partnership with Gcore

Businesses face a challenge: the rise in DDoS attacks using bandwidths of 1 terabit per second (Tbps) and above means they must continuously improve their protection. The latest Gcore Radar Report provides compelling evidence that threats are increasing and attacks are becoming bigger and more frequent every day. dataforest GmbH, which specializes in repelling complex, large-scale DDoS attacks, saw this situation as an opportunity to expand its own capacity.

Infrastructure expansion: migrating to modern technologies

In mid-2023, dataforest began its migration to a new edge-routing concept and upgraded its key transit ports to cutting-edge 400G technology. The company’s partnership with Gcore was decisive in effecting this change. Equipping dataforest with multiple 400 Gbps ports enables it to meet high bandwidth requirements while ensuring the optimum traffic mix, maximum redundancy, and outstanding reliability.

We know we can always count on Gcore and see them as a reliable partner. The provision of 400G ports and the excellent cooperation between the two companies’ network departments allow dataforest to continue developing its proprietary zero-loss anti-DDoS solution autonomously. It also means that dataforest can offer customized protection solutions for a wide range of customer needs.

– Tim Hochmann, CEO, dataforest

Innovation with zero-loss DDoS protection

dataforest uses Gcore’s modern infrastructure to implement innovative zero-loss DDoS protection. This technology gives customers uninterrupted access to their services even under extreme loads. Behind it is a high-performance backbone with a capacity of several Tbps, which provides a stable and reliable foundation for demanding applications.

Efficient support: flexibility and fast response times

Gcore wins customers over with its technical stability and top-level support, which is characterized by exceptional flexibility and fast response times. In the event of performance losses, networks can often be optimized within just a few minutes using rapid analyses and targeted measures. This agility plays a decisive role in ensuring stability and allowing continuous adaptation to the requirements of dynamic scenarios.

Customer focus: specific solutions for dataforest

dataforest also saw Gcore’s ability to respond to its specific requirements as key to the collaboration. One example of this is the establishment of a dedicated point of presence (PoP) on the Interxion campus in Frankfurt, Germany. This PoP was built especially for dataforest and fine-tuned to fulfill the company’s particular performance requirements perfectly. Despite the technical complexity, commissioning went smoothly and without any need to compromise on bandwidth, flexibility, or efficiency. “The fact that our edge routing takes place in such a central location on the same campus meant that we could further reduce costs and latencies,” says Tim Lauderbach, who is responsible for the dataforest network. “Our customers therefore benefit from even better and cheaper premium traffic.”

Technological synergies: collaborating on BGP Flowspec

Another example of the close collaboration between Gcore and dataforest was the successful implementation of BGP Flowspec. This technology makes it possible to automatically contain volumetric DDoS attacks at network edges within just a few seconds. Thanks to Gcore’s global network of over 180 PoPs, attacks can be limited at the source, creating additional protection for both networks.