Cloud-only DDoS protection is often promoted as a modern solution, but businesses must evaluate whether it truly meets their needs or is just following a trend. While cloud models offer advantages like scalability and flexibility, they may not address all performance and security requirements, especially for latency-sensitive environments. This editorial explores the pros and cons of cloud-only strategies and emphasizes the importance of aligning protection models with business goals. The right approach may involve hybrid or on-premises solutions to ensure resilience, availability, and cost efficiency.

Join for free to read