Nokia Deepfield Fortifies London Internet Exchange Against DDoS Threats

The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and with it, the threats that internet exchange points (IXPs) and their members face. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and frequent, posing significant challenges to the stability and security of networks. In response to this growing concern, Nokia has partnered with the London Internet Exchange (LINX) to deploy its advanced DDoS protection solution, Nokia Deepfield Defender. This collaboration aims to enhance the security posture of LINX and its members, ensuring minimal impact on connectivity and services.



Nokia Deepfield Defender is a software-based DDoS detection and mitigation solution that combines real-time network telemetry with Nokia's patented Deepfield Secure Genome®. This unique cloud-based data feed tracks the security context of the global internet, providing real-time visibility into over 5 billion IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. By leveraging AI-driven, automated DDoS detection and dynamically configured, high-scale DDoS mitigation, Deepfield Defender blocks attacks before they can impact LINX's members or services.



The deployment of Nokia Deepfield Defender in the LINX network represents a significant milestone in the evolution of IXP security capabilities. This advanced DDoS protection solution ensures minimal impact on member connectivity and services, providing high-performance and scale with trusted mitigation granularity. By adopting this innovative approach, LINX becomes the first UK-based IXP to offer advanced DDoS protection, setting a new standard for internet exchange point security in the country.

Mike Hellers, Head of Product Development at LINX, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: "With Nokia Deepfield, LINX will gain significant cyber security capabilities. We are proud to be the first UK IXP to deliver this next generation of advanced DDoS protection to our members, which, in turn, will be providing essential or critical services to their customers."

Paul Alexander, VP and Country General Manager UK&I at Nokia, echoed this sentiment: "The past year has accelerated massive and transformative changes to the internet, bringing with it an incredible rise in DDoS attacks – they are more potent, frequent, and sophisticated than ever. With Nokia, LINX will obtain critical DDoS security-related visibility, leveraging Nokia Deepfield’s big data approach and using Deepfield Defender and 7750 DMS to access a more intelligent, cost-effective, scalable and adaptable defence strategy."

In conclusion, the deployment of Nokia Deepfield Defender in the LINX network signifies a significant step forward in the fight against DDoS threats. By harnessing the power of AI-driven big data analytics and Nokia's patented Secure Genome®, this advanced DDoS protection solution ensures that LINX and its members remain secure and resilient in the face of an ever-evolving threat landscape.