Corero Network Security introduced SmartProtect, a new program to enable DDoS Protection-as-a-Service (DDPaaS) for hosting providers and internet service providers (ISPs) to deliver to their customer base. With SmartProtect, providers take advantage of Corero’s SmartWall Network Threat Defense (TDS) solution to successfully offer their downstream customers a managed DDoS security service that delivers advanced DDoS protection for these businesses and in turn, drive new service revenue. The program allows unique procurement options for providers to purchase real-time DDoS mitigation technology from Corero, to better meet the needs of the buying process effectively lowering the barrier to entry for automated DDoS mitigation. The SmartProtect program couples industry leading technology with the operational and analytics tools for implementing DDoS protection-as-a-Service: Automatic DDoS detection and protection; combines level of DDoS protection and linear scale to any capacity at industry disrupting price points Corero Security Operations Center monitors and manages the DDoS protection lifecycle, eliminating the need for in-house DDoS security experts Flexible and scalable solutions to meet the needs of the dynamic service provider.