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Ensure uptime, resist downtime with Threat Protection.

With cutting-edge technology and constant monitoring for emerging threats, we keep your digital assets secure—so that you can focus on growing your business.

Our offerings

Protect every layer of your digital infrastructure

From massive DDoS attacks to subtle application exploits, Threat Protection defends your environment with layered security tailored to modern threats. Our platform combines intelligent mitigation, adaptive rulesets, and real-time data to keep only clean, legitimate traffic flowing to your services.

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Advanced DDoS mitigation

Stop attacks before they start. Our globally distributed mitigation network filters malicious traffic, ensuring uptime and seamless user experiences—even during volumetric attacks.

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Web application security

Shield your apps from SQLi, XSS, and other OWASP Top 10 threats with customizable protections that adapt to your unique application logic and usage patterns.

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Bot protection

Block bots, save your budget. Identify and eliminate scraping, credential stuffing, and automated abuse—while enabling an exceptional user experience.

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IP Intelligence

Know your adversaries before they act. Continuously updated IP reputation data helps you block known bad actors and suspicious behavior, reducing exposure without slowing down performance.

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Key benefits

Choose a security solution that enables you to move faster

Security shouldn't be complex—or slow you down. Threat Protection is built to get you secure fast, with minimal setup and maximum impact. Whether you're protecting cloud environments or on-prem systems, our platform makes it easy to stay resilient, responsive, and online.

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Quick, flexible deployment

Instant protection, no installation headaches. Deploy in the cloud, on-prem, or hybrid environments with just a few configuration changes.

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A growing, global protection network

Let us handle the bad traffic. Our globally distributed infrastructure filters malicious requests before they reach your network, so only clean, verified traffic gets through—preserving performance and availability.

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Comprehensive threat visibility

Stay informed and in control. Our user-friendly portal gives you live insights into traffic and threats, along with automated reporting for compliance or executive briefings.

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Flat-fee pricing with no surprises

Pay for protection, not for attacks. Our flat-rate model ensures you're covered during peak attacks—without unexpected costs when traffic volumes spike.

Reduce risk, cut costs, and stay online.

Threat Protection delivers strong ROI by filtering threats and eliminating wasteful traffic. Let us show you how.

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Blog

Smarter security starts here

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DDoS Attacks Disrupt Vital Payment Services Across Europe: A Wake-Up Call for Financial Infrastructure

In April 2025, a wave of DDoS attacks disrupted critical financial infrastructure across Europe, including major payment providers and Sweden’s BankID. While some organizations struggled, others using Mastercard Threat Protection remained fully operational thanks to always-on, automated mitigation. This blog highlights the attacks, the value of proactive defense, and how real-time threat intelligence and machine learning enable seamless protection against high-volume threats.

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What are Honeypots good for? Absolutely everything!

Discover how Baffin Bay Networks leverages a global network of honeypots to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. By deploying both production and research honeypots across key regions, their sensor network collects valuable threat intelligence—tracking attacker behavior, identifying malicious IPs, and capturing malware samples. This data fuels their mitigation platform, enabling faster, more efficient protection for customers.

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The Importance of DDoS Protection for ACS Security

As cyber threats targeting the payments ecosystem escalate, Access Control Servers (ACS) are increasingly vulnerable to DDoS and BIN attacks. This blog explores how fraudsters exploit authentication systems and how Mastercard’s Threat Protection safeguards ACS platforms. With always-on mitigation, intelligent traffic filtering, and enriched IP intelligence, Threat Protection ensures authentication services stay secure, available, and resilient—strengthening trust across the entire 3DS ecosystem.

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