DDoS Mitigation and Network Resilience with Corero SmartWall® ONE in Tier-1 Operator

INTRODUCTION

In today’s digital landscape, where network availability and stability are essential for business continuity, DDoS attacks represent one of the greatest threats to telecommunications operators. A Tier-1 operator in Pakistan, recognized for providing IP backbone services and critical infrastructure to multiple carriers and service providers, identified the need to enhance its mitigation capabilities against cyberattacks.
To achieve this, it implemented Corero SmartWall SmartWall® ONE DDoS Protection under a subscription licensing model, enabling it to increase network resilience, ensure service availability, and deliver proactive protection to its customers.

Cómo un operador Tier 1 en Pakistán fortaleció la resiliencia de su red con Corero para mitigar ataques DDoS

CLIENT DESCRIPTION

The company is one of Pakistan’s leading telecommunications operators, responsible for delivering international connectivity, submarine cable services, and IP backbone infrastructure to various service providers, enterprises, and public organizations. Its network supports a critical portion of the country’s national and international traffic, making the availability and security of its infrastructure vital to maintaining continuous connectivity for millions of users. As digital traffic volumes and DDoS attack frequency and intensity continued to rise, the company sought a solution capable of detecting, mitigating, and responding to threats in real time without compromising network performance.

SOLUTION

To strengthen its security posture and ensure stable connectivity in the face of growing threats. The Customer adopted Corero SmartWall® ONE DDoS Protection with subscription licensing along with Maintenance Service Coverage, in partnership with Beyond Technology. The solution include

Real-time DDoS protection, with continuous traffic inspection and automatic mitigation without manual intervention.
Advanced visibility and analytics, through centralized dashboards that identify anomalous traffic patterns and enable immediate response.
Seamless integration with the existing network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and low latency.
Flexible licensing model, allowing mitigation capacity to scale with growing demand and traffic volume.

GROWTH PLAN

The company plans to continue expanding its security capabilities through the integration of advanced analytics and AI-driven automation. It also aims to increase its mitigation capacity to cover a larger number of international links and strengthen its perimeter defense against growing digital traffic and emerging cyber threats.

PROJECT IMPACT

With the adoption of Corero SmartWall® ONE DDoS Protection, the operator consolidated a more secure, resilient, and future-ready network infrastructure. The modernization of its security systems ensured service availability, safeguarded customer operations, and reinforced its reputation as one of the most reliable operators in the region. This project marks a decisive step in advancing cyber-resilience within Pakistan’s telecommunications ecosystem.

How a Tier 1 Operator in Pakistan Strengthened Network Resilience with Corero to Mitigate DDoS Attacks

PROJECT RESULTS

Significant improvement in network resilience, with instant mitigation against large-scale attacks.
Guaranteed operational continuity, maintaining IP backbone availability even during saturation attempts.
Reduced response times, by automating threat detection and mitigation processes.
Extended protection for downstream customers, enhancing the trust of operators and enterprises relying on its infrastructure.
Optimized traffic visibility, enabling proactive, data-driven security decisions.

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DDoS Mitigation and Network Resilience with Corero SmartWall® ONE in Tier-1 Operator