
Azure DDoS Protection
Azure DDoS Protection is a web-based cloud service for always-on mitigation of network-layer distributed denial-of-service attacks.
What Azure DDoS Protection is
Azure DDoS Protection is a web-based cloud service for always-on mitigation of network-layer distributed denial-of-service attacks. Managed mitigation is included, and a free plan is available. Paid service starts at 199.0 USD per month. The DDoS IP Protection plan costs $199 a month, billed on 730 hours per month, and protects an individual public IP resource. The service uses a cloud deployment model and focuses on network attack layers. These plan details help distinguish protection for one public IP from the network plan’s stated allowance. Organizations can therefore compare the number of public IP resources they need protected with the available plan structure and note the separate absence of WAF coverage.
Good
- Always-on mitigation
- Managed mitigation included
- Free plan available
- Protection for public IP resources
- Cloud deployment
Watch out
- WAF not included
- DDoS Network Protection price unlisted
- IP plan covers one public IP
Who it suits
It suits organizations seeking always-on, managed mitigation for network-layer attacks in cloud environments. Teams needing WAF functions should note that WAF is not included.
Verdict
Azure DDoS Protection provides always-on network attack mitigation with free and paid options.
Plans and prices
From Azure DDoS Protection's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| DDoS IP Protection | $199 a month | Protection for an individual public IP resource · Price is based on 730 hours per month |
| DDoS Network Protection | Priced on request | 100 public IP resources included |
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