The A10 Defend DDoS Detector identifies abnormal traffic using Netflow, sFlow, and IPFIX protocols, employing automated network discovery, victim ID technology, and real-time profiling to detect volumetric and carpet-bombing DDoS attacks. The detector reduces false negatives by analyzing behavioral indicators and adapts through automated baselining and dynamic thresholds. It provides fast detection with minimal manual configuration and supports intelligent granularity for precise traffic monitoring.