ESpanix Fortifies Spain’s Internet Backbone with Nokia’s AI-Powered DDoS Defense — Nokia Oyj

Event summary

ESpanix, Spain’s largest internet exchange point, has deployed Nokia Deepfield Defender to protect its Barcelona- and Madrid-based exchange platform from DDoS attacks.
The AI-driven solution detects and mitigates attacks within seconds, offering optional DDoS protection to over 200 connected networks serving the majority of Spanish internet users.
The deployment ensures data sovereignty by keeping traffic and security measures within Spain, avoiding rerouting to external scrubbing centers.
This extends a 2025 partnership where ESpanix became the first Spanish IXP to offer 400G connectivity using Nokia’s infrastructure.

The big picture

ESpanix’s deployment of Nokia Deepfield Defender underscores the growing threat of DDoS attacks and the strategic importance of securing internet exchange points. By integrating AI-driven detection and mitigation directly into its network, ESpanix not only enhances resilience for its members but also aligns with European regulatory expectations for data sovereignty. This move positions ESpanix as a leader in cybersecurity for internet infrastructure, potentially influencing broader industry standards.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly other European internet exchanges will follow ESpanix’s lead in deploying AI-driven DDoS protection at the exchange level.
Regulatory Alignment: Whether this deployment will set a precedent for data sovereignty requirements in European internet infrastructure.
Service Expansion: The potential for ESpanix to introduce additional security services built on top of its interconnection platform.