RedShield has introduced a new cybersecurity feature called ‘Third Horizon’ to provide additional protection against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and automated bot attacks. The technology disrupts attack methods and forces attackers to adapt in ways that traditional automated or artificial intelligence-driven tools cannot manage effectively. The Third Horizon feature challenges suspicious users seeking access to an application by requiring them to supply a valid email address and verify their identity using a code sent to that email. This adds complexity for attackers using automated systems, as they typically struggle to answer such requests at scale. RedShield’s service operates using a three-tiered architecture for threat defence. The first layer, the First Horizon, uses traffic profiling to block high-volume attacks and malicious traffic. The second layer focuses on sophisticated bot detection, targeting malicious bots attempting to appear as legitimate users. The Third Horizon provides an identity and intent challenge, requiring suspicious users to confirm an email address before accessing a site or application. Recent findings highlight the scale of the challenge facing organizations, with automated bots accounting for nearly half of all internet traffic in 2024 and DDoS attacks increasing 1800% globally from the third to the fourth quarter of last year. RedShield is extending its layered approach by offering the Third Horizon as an optional add-on service for customers requiring heightened protection.