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NSFOCUS ADS

byNSFOCUS
in DDoS Mitigation Solutions
4.3

Overview

Product Information on NSFOCUS ADS

Updated 13th October 2025

What is NSFOCUS ADS?

NSFOCUS ADS is a software designed to provide protection against distributed denial of service attacks. The software monitors network traffic in real time to detect and mitigate various types of denial of service threats targeting web applications, data centers, and network infrastructure. It uses traffic analysis and filtering techniques to help maintain service availability and minimize disruptions caused by malicious traffic. NSFOCUS ADS supports both on-premises and hybrid deployment environments and provides administrators with visibility into attack patterns and detailed reporting. The software aims to address the business problem of operational downtime and service interruptions by enabling organizations to sustain network reliability during attack events.

NSFOCUS ADS Pricing

NSFOCUS ADS software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured according to factors such as deployment scope, network size, and traffic throughput. Pricing tiers may vary based on feature sets, capacity requirements, and support levels. Enterprises generally acquire licenses for specified time periods, with options for renewal and additional modules depending on security needs.

Overall experience with NSFOCUS ADS

IT SECURITY ARCHITECT
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“NSFOCUS ADS: Seamless Sizing with Modular Ease ”

4.0
Dec 6, 2023
The NSFOCUS ADS is user-friendly solution that effectively competes with other product in market. NSFOCUS ADS has an extension slot for its chassis interface, making it easier for sizing without changing type of appliance. It's easy to set up and offers flexible licensing to scale capacity from 1Gbps up to maximum chassis capacity.
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th July 2024

NSFOCUS is a global security company with a focus on internet and application security. With more than two decades of industry experience, the firm operates worldwide with over 4000 employees. It has established two headquarters, one in Beijing, China and another in Santa Clara, CA, USA, alongside 50 other offices globally, protecting telcos, ISPs, hosting providers, financial institutions, government agencies and enterprises from advanced cyberattacks. Utilizing a multi-tenant and distributed cloud security platform, NSFOCUS ensures security is integrated into the internet backbone. It operates in data centers globally, facilitates enterprises to tap into the benefits of cloud computing, and provides comprehensive security and performance. The company also aids partners in offering superior security as a service in a straightforward and intelligent manner. NSFOCUS provides comprehensive, carrier-grade, hybrid DDoS and web security driven by global threat intelligence.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2000
Head office location
Santa Clara, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.nsfocusglobal.com

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Performance of NSFOCUS ADS Across Market Features

NSFOCUS ADS Likes & Dislikes

Like

flexible deployment (inline or out-of-path), service and support, Pricing

Like

Open and rich three-party interface

Like

the interface ports density , certificate management

Dislike

need another tool for perfect reporting (NTA or Magic Flow)

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None

Dislike

limitation in operating language ( only english and chinesse)

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NSFOCUS ADS Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(3 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
33%
4 Star
67%
3 Star
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Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

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5.0

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4.0

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4.0

Service & Support

4.0

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4.0

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  • IT SECURITY ARCHITECT
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    NSFOCUS ADS: Seamless Sizing with Modular Ease

    4.0
    Dec 6, 2023
    The NSFOCUS ADS is user-friendly solution that effectively competes with other product in market. NSFOCUS ADS has an extension slot for its chassis interface, making it easier for sizing without changing type of appliance. It's easy to set up and offers flexible licensing to scale capacity from 1Gbps up to maximum chassis capacity.
  • Security Architecture Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    THE NEW VERSION OF NSFOCUS ADS WORKS GREAT!!!

    5.0
    May 5, 2022
    NSFOCUS ADS introoduces the SOAR concept, which largely improves operational efficiency. The protection is acivated only in case of abnormal traffic growth and operation and maintenance personnel don't need configure any cumbersome parameters after the device is online.
  • Network Engineer
    <50M USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Fast deployement , easy to manage with a good technical assistance team

    4.0
    Jul 13, 2021
    the NSFocus ADS appliance is easy to deploy and manage with a good support team . They provide a good set of service contract (Silver, Gold and Platinum) that leads to a valuable after sales service.
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