Phishing and DDoS Attacks Become Routine: AINOPOL All-Optical Integrated Communication & Encryption Builds Multi-Layer Defenses

Today, corporate networks face increasingly sophisticated attack vectors. Phishing emails, fake links and malicious files often start from an employee’s endpoint, enabling attackers to steal accounts and implant malware. DDoS assaults flood network services with massive anomalous traffic, slowing business access or bringing services offline entirely.

Faced with these diverse threats, a single firewall can hardly cover the full attack chain. Enterprises need multi-layer protection spanning network egress, endpoint access, data transmission and O&M management, while ensuring sufficient bandwidth and stable network performance. Built on all-optical networks, AINOPOL integrates integrated communication & encryption, security gateways and endpoint control capabilities to build a multi-tier security system covering access – transmission – egress – management.

I. Attacks Grow Routine: Why Corporate Cybersecurity Cannot Rely on Only One Line of Defense

1. Phishing attacks evolve from “tricking clicks” into entry points for corporate network breaches

Phishing emails, fake login portals and malicious links are highly deceptive. Once employees click malicious links or input credentials, attackers may gain access to internal systems and spread laterally within the enterprise using compromised identities.

Enterprises cannot merely rely on staff to identify risks. Network-side safeguards and controls over endpoint access and network behaviour are essential. Even if one endpoint is compromised, measures should be in place to prevent threats from spreading further.

2. DDoS attacks directly target network egress, putting business continuity to the test

Unlike phishing, DDoS directly stresses the carrying capacity and protection capabilities of corporate networks. When massive abnormal traffic floods in, inadequate traffic control and security policies at the egress may disrupt office systems and business platforms.

This means network upgrades should not only evaluate bandwidth availability, but also the ability to identify, contain and defend against anomalous traffic, building greater security resilience into network infrastructure itself.

3. Single-point protection easily creates weak links in the security bucket

Even with firewalls deployed, attackers can still find openings if endpoints connect freely, internal data transmission lacks protection, and network activities cannot be audited.

Effective cybersecurity requires deploying different security capabilities at various stages of the attack chain, forming in-depth defense from external boundaries to internal access and data transmission.

II. How AINOPOL All-Optical Network + Integrated Communication & Encryption Build Enterprise Multi-Layer Defense

1. Dream Gateway forms a secure egress to block external attacks first

To counter phishing, malicious access and abnormal traffic from the internet, enterprises need a reliable network security perimeter. AINOPOL Dream Gateway integrates routing and firewall functions, applying policy controls for inbound and outbound traffic at the corporate network egress. Combined with IPS, WAF and antivirus protection, it identifies and blocks network assaults, malicious access and potential threats.

For volumetric external attacks such as DDoS, security policies and traffic control at the network egress mitigate impacts on internal business networks. Malicious requests originating from the internet are inspected before entering the campus network, reducing chances for attacks to reach internal business systems.

2. All-optical networks strengthen access management and curb lateral attack spread

Secure egress addresses the problem of “keeping external threats out”. Enterprises also need controls to contain risks once they penetrate the network.

AINOPOL all-optical networks manage connected devices via ONU port binding and endpoint whitelisting. Clear access mappings are established for office PCs, cameras, access controllers and other terminals, reducing security risks introduced by unknown, unrestricted device access.

When abnormal endpoints are detected, they can be located and managed by access position, preventing security incidents from spreading from a single terminal to broader business zones.

3. Integrated communication & encryption brings native security to data transmission

Traditional cybersecurity focuses heavily on blocking incoming attacks, yet large volumes of internal office and business data also require safeguards.

AINOPOL combines all-optical networks with integrated communication & encryption. While boosting transmission efficiency, it further secures data delivery. For corporate office operations, business systems and cross-regional data transfer, tailored secure communication capabilities can be deployed according to business requirements, delivering high-speed network transport alongside data security.

4. Unified management ties multi-layer protection together

A growing number of security devices and policies may increase O&M burdens without centralized oversight. AINOPOL all-optical networks work with a unified management platform to centrally administer network hardware, endpoint access and operational status, shifting O&M from individual device management to holistic network governance.

Only when egress security, endpoint access, data transmission and network O&M work in tandem can enterprises establish genuine multi-layer defense, rather than depending on isolated security appliances working alone.

Phishing attacks test identity and endpoint security, while DDoS attacks challenge egress protection and network capacity. Regardless of attack type, corporate network infrastructure must move past reliance on isolated security controls.

Using all-optical networks as a high-bandwidth, stable foundation, AINOPOL combines Dream Gateway security protection, endpoint access control and integrated communication & encryption. It builds in-depth defense across network egress, endpoint access, data transmission and unified O&M. When facing persistent cyberattacks, corporate networks can deliver both high-speed connectivity and robust security.

FAQ

Q: Can the IPS on M1 defend against DDoS attacks?
A: The IPS intrusion prevention module on M1 provides Layer 7 security defense and supports protection against common DDoS attacks. It detects and blocks abnormal traffic through deep application-layer inspection. Its signature library contains over 5,000 rules and supports local and online real-time updates.

Q: Does log retention meet the requirements of Order No.176?
A: M1 features built-in high-capacity internet log storage. Logs fully cover core fields including real-name information, IP addresses, MAC addresses, login/logout timestamps and visited URLs, satisfying the traceability requirements for internet activities specified in Ministry of Public Security Order No.176.