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Radware DefensePro

byRadware
in DDoS Mitigation Solutions
4.6

Overview

Product Information on Radware DefensePro

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Radware DefensePro?

Radware DefensePro is a software designed to provide real-time network and application security by detecting and mitigating cyber threats such as distributed denial of service attacks, intrusion attempts, and malware infections. The software uses behavioral-based detection and advanced algorithms to protect against known and unknown threats, continuously monitoring traffic patterns to identify suspicious activities. DefensePro aims to deliver automated protection without impacting legitimate user experience and supports multiple deployment options for integration with existing network infrastructure. Its features include adaptive threat mitigation, SSL inspection, and customizable threat intelligence, helping organizations address the challenges of safeguarding network resources and maintaining service availability.

Radware DefensePro Pricing

Radware DefensePro software uses a subscription-based pricing model with fees that vary based on throughput level, deployment type, and selected security features such as DDoS protection and behavioral analysis modules. Pricing may change depending on whether the software is deployed on-premises or in the cloud, with additional charges for advanced security capabilities and support packages.

Overall experience with Radware DefensePro

Sr Security Engineer
30B + USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Reliable Cloud DDoS Protection with Strong Stability and Room for Automation Improvement”

4.0
Feb 27, 2026
We have been using Radware DefensePro in our AWS cloud deployment for the past few years as part of our service provider environment. Overall, our experienceexperience has been positive. TheThe solution has been proven effective in handlinghandling high-volume DDoS attacks and has remained stable even during large-scale incidents, which is critical for maintaining customer availability. What has worked well for us is the strong volumetric mitigation capability and consistent performance under load. The reporting and visibility features help us analyze attack patterns and maintain operational transparency. The support team has also been reliable whenever assistance was needed. On the improvement side, enhanced cloud-native automation and deeper integration with AWS-native services would help streamline large-scale operational workflows further.
Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
<50M USD, Software
CRITICAL

“Improving DDoS Attack Mitigation: A Solution's Effectiveness and Challenges”

3.0
Dec 5, 2024
In general term the solution is very good and effective, i suggest improvements in support for customer and in particular the ease they give to request it and the solucion time

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Radware is a global company focusing on delivering application and cyber security solutions for a variety of data centres, from virtual to cloud and software defined. They offer a solutions portfolio designed for assuring service levels for critical business applications, while also championing IT efficiency. With an emphasis on market adaptability, business continuity, and productivity, Radware supports over 10,000 enterprise and carrier clients across the globe. The company maintains corporate headquarters in the United States, international headquarters in Tel Aviv, and maintains a presence in regions such as the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1996
Head office location
Tel Aviv, Israel
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Annual Revenue
250M-500M USD
Website
http://www.radware.com

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Radware DefensePro Likes & Dislikes

Like

One of the main strengths of Radware DefensePro is its strong volumetric DDoS mitigation capability. Our AWS deployment has consistently handled high-bandwidthOur AWS deployment has consistently handled high-bandwidth attacks without service disruption, which is critical in a service provider environmentenvironment. Another key strength is its stability during large-scale attack scenariosattack scenarios. Even under sustained traffic spikes, the platform maintains performance and does not introduce noticeable latency. The reporting and visibility features areare also valuable. Attack analytics and traffic insights help us understand patterns clearly and support internal analysis. Additionally, the support team has been responsive and technically competent whenever we have required assistance.

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The effectiveness of mitigating DDoS attacks

Like

3 strengths of my preference that i can mention are: - Updates against the complex advances of DDoS attacks - Advanced an realtime mitigation of DDoS attacks against volumetric and application layer attacks. - It has a simple interface that allows you to identify different types of attacks and locate them graphically with risk priorities. - Allows you to define query states for each of the websites that are available for the different services.

Dislike

One area that could be improved is cloud-native automation. While the platform is stable, Deep API-driven automation and tighter integration with AWS-native services would simplify large-scale deployments and operational workflows in a dynamic environment. User interface can sometimes feel complex, especially during initial configuration or advanced policy tuning. There us a learning curve for new administrators. Reporting is detailed, but customization is detailed, too, and is detailed, too, and customization options for executive-level summaries could be enhanced to make it easier to generate simplified customer-facing reports.

Dislike

The support

Dislike

Personally, I can mention: - Requires high technical knowledge for its configuration and management related to cyber attacks - There is not much material available for end user management - Licensing costs are associated with the bandwidth contracted for each channel

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Radware DefensePro Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(91 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
64%
4 Star
31%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

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4.9

Delivery & Execution

4.8

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.6

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  • Sr Security Engineer
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Reliable Cloud DDoS Protection with Strong Stability and Room for Automation Improvement

    4.0
    Feb 27, 2026
    We have been using Radware DefensePro in our AWS cloud deployment for the past few years as part of our service provider environment. Overall, our experienceexperience has been positive. TheThe solution has been proven effective in handlinghandling high-volume DDoS attacks and has remained stable even during large-scale incidents, which is critical for maintaining customer availability. What has worked well for us is the strong volumetric mitigation capability and consistent performance under load. The reporting and visibility features help us analyze attack patterns and maintain operational transparency. The support team has also been reliable whenever assistance was needed. On the improvement side, enhanced cloud-native automation and deeper integration with AWS-native services would help streamline large-scale operational workflows further.
  • CIBERSECURITY ARCHITECT
    <50M USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    DEFENSE PRO: Cybersecurity Star, which truly protects againts fast, high-volume attack

    4.0
    Mar 16, 2026
    DEFENSE PRO is a technological tool that has undoubtedly become a fundamental part of our cybersecurity architecture, which allows us to protect ourselves against attacks such as DDoS, significantly improving our levels of availability of online applications and services, meeting the expectations of our internal and externals customers. DDoS Radware is a trusted ally that in terms of blocking against denial of service: it does what it says it does
  • Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
    1B-10B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Automated Attack Mitigation Reduces Administrative Costs With Advanced Security Modules

    5.0
    Jan 13, 2026
    My overall experience has been excelent. The DefensePro device met the exceeded my expectations in terms of performance, quality and ease of use, it worked excatly what was describe. there scrubbing cernter ondemand setup is wow that does not even required humen entervention to divert the attack traffic to the mitigation device it does automatically based on the device configuration that reduce the atleast few administrator corst as well. You may refer my Publicly available profile: linkedin.com/in/ashwani-mishra-63546b5a
  • INFORAMTION SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    On-Premises DDoS Protection Ensures Reliability for Banking Sector Compliance Needs

    5.0
    Mar 4, 2026
    We currently use Radware DefensePro for DDoS Protection its been very stable and reliable. In banking, downtime is not acceptable and we cannot use cloud-based protection because of compliance and regulatory restricetions. We are looking for an all on-premises solution. DefensePro was smooth, the configuration was straightforward and since implementation.
  • MANAGER, IT SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Radware DefensePro: Streamlining DDOS Protection in Real-Time

    5.0
    Sep 16, 2025
    My overall experience using Radware DefensePro is excellent. Great product with real time advanced protection, easy to deploy, user friendly management, excellent support team makes DefensePro cost effective and a leader in DDOS protection. We had POC for other vendors as well but comparing with the features, services and cost provided by Radware DefensePro , we decided to go with DefensePro.
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