Protecting Airports in the Digital Era
In a strategic move to bolster its cybersecurity arsenal, a top-10 Indian airport has deepened its partnership with Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions. The airport, which serves over 10 million travellers annually and connects to more than 30 countries, will deploy Radware’s Cloud DDoS Protection and Cloud Application Protection Services. This decision reflects growing concerns over cyberattacks targeting critical airport infrastructure.
Radware’s cutting-edge solutions, paired with the expertise of its Emergency Response Team, aim to address a sharp rise in cyber threats. The new agreement builds on the airport’s existing relationship with Radware, which previously provided its Alteon® application delivery controller to ensure seamless digital operations.
Fighting the Surge of Web DDoS Attacks
The heightened focus on cybersecurity is underscored by findings in Radware’s H1 2024 Global Threat Analysis Report, which recorded a staggering 265% surge in Web DDoS attacks globally within just six months. These attacks, often weaponised by hacktivist collectives, have targeted airports for the chaos and disruption they cause, making robust cyber defences a necessity.
“Cyberattacks against airports have become favoured particularly among hacktivist collectives because of the high-profile chaos they create,” said Nikhil Karan Taneja, Radware’s vice president and managing director for India, the Middle East, and South Asia. “With rising air travel demand, airports must protect digital infrastructures while ensuring uninterrupted services for airlines and passengers.”
Radware’s Solutions: Security at Scale
Radware’s AI-powered cloud protection services are designed to safeguard against the most sophisticated threats without disrupting legitimate activity. The company’s Cloud DDoS Protection Service employs behavioural algorithms to detect and surgically block harmful traffic, maintaining availability and optimising application performance during attacks. Additionally, its Cloud Application Protection Service offers comprehensive defenses, including web application firewall (WAF), bot management, and API protection, ensuring robust security across the board.
Backed by a global network of over 50 cloud security service centres with 15Tbps mitigation capacity, Radware’s solutions offer low-latency protection while adhering to offshore data routing requirements. This infrastructure ensures not only robust threat mitigation but also increased service redundancy.
Leading the Way in Cybersecurity
Radware’s reputation as a leader in cybersecurity is reflected in numerous industry accolades, including recognition from Gartner, Forrester, and IDC. As airports continue to grapple with escalating cyber threats, partnerships like this demonstrate the critical role advanced security solutions play in safeguarding infrastructure and passenger trust.
With this expanded partnership, Radware underscores its commitment to empowering airports with resilient, automated, and scalable cybersecurity solutions, setting a new benchmark for protection in the aviation industry.
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