NSFocus Cloud DPS
DDoS protection software
Web security software
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What is NSFocus Cloud DPS
NSFocus Cloud DPS is a cloud-based distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection service designed to help organizations maintain availability of internet-facing applications and network services during volumetric and protocol attacks. It is typically used by enterprises and service providers that need upstream traffic scrubbing and mitigation before traffic reaches their data centers or cloud environments. The service focuses on DDoS detection, traffic cleaning, and forwarding of legitimate traffic, and it is commonly positioned as part of a broader security portfolio that can include web-facing protections.
Cloud-based traffic scrubbing
The product provides upstream DDoS mitigation by diverting traffic to a cloud scrubbing layer before it reaches the origin. This approach can reduce the load on customer infrastructure during large volumetric attacks. It fits organizations that need protection without deploying and managing on-premises mitigation appliances.
Supports multiple attack types
Cloud DPS is designed to address volumetric, protocol, and application-layer DDoS patterns rather than only bandwidth floods. This breadth is important for services that face mixed campaigns that shift vectors during an incident. It aligns with operational needs where mitigation must adapt without frequent manual reconfiguration.
Integrates with broader security stack
NSFOCUS sells adjacent security products and services, which can simplify procurement and operational alignment for customers already using the vendor. In practice, this can support coordinated workflows across DDoS response and other web-facing security controls. It can be useful for teams that prefer a single vendor relationship for multiple perimeter security functions.
Limited public technical transparency
Compared with some widely documented platforms in this space, public details on mitigation capacity, global scrubbing footprint, and independent performance benchmarks can be harder to validate. This can complicate objective comparisons during vendor selection. Buyers may need to rely more on direct vendor documentation, trials, or contractual SLAs.
Web security scope may vary
Although the product is often discussed alongside web security, Cloud DPS primarily targets availability and DDoS mitigation rather than full web application security coverage. Capabilities such as WAF policy depth, bot management, and API protection may require separate NSFOCUS products or services. Organizations seeking a single consolidated web security platform may need additional components.
Operational fit depends on routing model
Cloud DDoS services typically require DNS changes, BGP routing, GRE/IPsec tunnels, or other traffic redirection methods depending on deployment. These changes can add implementation effort and require coordination across network, security, and hosting teams. The best-fit architecture may vary by region and by the customer’s ISP and cloud connectivity options.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Gbps Mitigation Plan | Contact sales — price not published on official NSFOCUS site | Supports BGP or DNS diversion, always-on or on-demand mitigation, multi-vector DDoS protection, integration with NSFOCUS on‑prem appliances (source: NSFOCUS Cloud DPS datasheet). |
| 50 Gbps Mitigation Plan | Contact sales — price not published on official NSFOCUS site | Same feature set as above; scalable mitigation capacity (source: NSFOCUS Cloud DPS datasheet). |
| 100 Gbps Mitigation Plan | Contact sales — price not published on official NSFOCUS site | Same feature set as above; marketed as a larger capacity tier (source: NSFOCUS Cloud DPS datasheet). |
| Unlimited Mitigation Plan | Contact sales — price not published on official NSFOCUS site | Described as an "Unlimited mitigation" option in official product materials; contact sales for details (source: NSFOCUS Cloud DPS datasheet). |
Seller details
NSFOCUS Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing, China
2000
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https://www.nsfocus.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsfocus/
