Empirical data from the individual Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Prevention Test Reports and Comparative Reports is used to create NSS Labs’ unique Security Value Map™ (SVM). The SVM illustrates the relative value of security investment options by mapping the Security Effectiveness and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) per Protected Mbps (Value) of tested product configurations. This SVM provides an aggregated view of the detailed findings from the DDoS Prevention Group Test.