NETSCOUT's Arbor Edge Defense (AED) is an inline cybersecurity solution positioned on the network edge, between the internet router and firewall, providing an always-on first and last line of defense. AED uses stateless packet processing, global threat intelligence, DDoS protection expertise, and adaptive DDoS defense technology to automatically stop inbound DDoS attacks, including DNS Water Torture, and outbound communication from compromised devices. Arbor Edge Defense is designed to adapt to dynamically changing DDoS attacks and cyber threats, offering effective perimeter defense.