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As network security threats continue to increase in 2025, protect your network at the infrastructure level and at multiple different points, to enhance your overall security posture. This includes the growing importance of security to cloud providers, as organizations adopt hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures supporting mission-critical applications.

Lightpath offers 5 network security solutions that can be deployed together or individually to help bolster network security, while also helping to optimize network performance. 

DDoS Protection with Network Integration

DDoS attacks were up over 300% in Q1 of 2025 vs 2024, and the trend looks to only increase in the future. LP DDoS Shield provides managed protection integrated with Lightpath's network and powered by Radware’s AI/ML patented technologies that learn and redeploy in real-time. 

Why Choose LP DDoS Shield? 

• Advanced Attack Protection: Mitigates large-scale attacks of different types that are designed to cripple networks.
• Application Layer Protection: Neutralizes threats targeting specific applications.  
• Zero-Day Threat Mitigation: Uses AI and ML to detect and address previously unknown exploits in real time. 

With advanced AI/ML technologies and direct integration with the Lightpath network LP DDoS Shield ensures the best protection with minimized network impact. 

Direct Cloud Connectivity 

For secure and reliable access to leading cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud, Lightpath’s Cloud Connect offers high-performance dedicated connections that do not use the public Internet. 

Why Choose Cloud Connect? 

• Private Connections: Maintain secure, direct access to your cloud services without Internet-related vulnerabilities.
• Enhanced Speed & Reliability: Reduce latency and packet loss for critical business applications.
• Scalable Bandwidth: Support hybrid infrastructures with capacity up to 100 Gbps. 

Whether connecting to a single cloud provider or managing multi-cloud environments, Lightpath Cloud Connect ensures secure, high-performance operations. 

Managed SD-WAN Centralized Security

Lightpath’s LP FlexNet Managed SD-WAN solutions offer centralized, advanced security across your network, including multiple locations, multi-cloud support, hybrid workforce support, and security at the user/device/application levels. FlexNet SD-WAN solutions can also support Zero Trust and SASE security architectures. 

Why Choose LP FlexNet Managed SD-WAN? 

• Integrated Security: Includes centralized features like IDS/IPS, VPN, next generation firewalls (NGFW), and can support SASE and Zero Trust (ZTNA) architectures.
• Centralized Control & Observability – Centralized, consistent security across your entire network for easier deployment, observability, and reporting.  

Lightpath FlexNet solutions are powered by Versa Networks and Cisco Meraki, both industry-leading SD-WAN platforms. Optimize network security and performance by combining SD-WAN with Lightpath connectivity to power the network. 

Optical Encryption at the Physical Layer

Secure your in-flight data with optical encryption,an ultra-low latency solution that operates at the physical layer and ensures end-to-end security. Since it operates at the physical layer, it also offers industry-leading latency impact compared to end-point encryption methods.

Why Choose Optical Encryption? 

• Layer 1 Security: Directly secures data in the network’s physical layer, avoiding vulnerabilities in higher network layers.
• Real-Time Encryption: Delivers military-grade protection for financial and healthcare data, as well as intellectual property.
• No Performance Impact: Hardware-level encryption ensures security doesn’t compromise network performance. 

Lightpath Optical Encryption is protocol-agnostic and seamlessly supports diverse infrastructures—from metro networks to long-haul connectivity. 

Dedicated Fiber & Customized Solutions

Dedicated Fiber delivers secure connectivity by offering an exclusive communication channel, eliminating risks associated with public Internet connections. Unlike shared bandwidth, Dedicated Fiber supports high-speed, low-latency performance, making it ideal for demanding applications. It also offers scalability, enabling your network to grow with your business. 

Why Choose Dedicated Fiber? 

• Enhanced Privacy: Exclusive use of fiber ensures no intermingling of your data with other network users.
• Improved Resilience: Bypass disruptions caused by third-party network congestion.
• High Bandwidth Capacity: Seamlessly scale operations to support data-heavy tasks like AI-powered tools or HD video conferencing. 

Lightpath offers customizable Dedicated Fiber solutions including different types of connectivity, route customization, geographic diversity, and unparalleled reliability. 

Free Network Security Consultation

Contact Lightpath today to schedule a free, no obligation network security consultation, and learn more about how we can customize the right security solutions for your organization.