Network Traffic Analysis for Threat Detection

Gain Complete Insight into Network Communications.

The Challenge

Insufficient Traffic Visibility Creates Critical Security Gaps.

Sophisticated attackers exploit network communications to move undetected, exfiltrate data, and establish persistence. Without effective network traffic analysis, teams operate with incomplete pictures, leading to missed threats and slower response.

Security teams struggle with:

70%

of successful breaches involve lateral movement techniques that are primarily visible through detailed network traffic monitoring.

80%

of organizations continue to discover breaches through external notifications rather than internal monitoring, highlighting visibility gaps.

Under 60 minutes

Top-performing organizations using advanced network traffic analysis / NDR to detect incidents.

The Solution

NetWitness Approach to Network Traffic Analysis

NetWitness offers robust network traffic analysis capabilities combining high-speed packet processing, metadata generation, behavioral modeling, and integrated analytics to provide clear visibility and actionable intelligence across modern hybrid infrastructures

High-Speed Traffic Capture and Metadata

Efficiently capture and index network traffic at scale, generating rich metadata while optionally storing full packets for deeper inspection across all network segments.

Encrypted Traffic Analysis

Apply advanced techniques to inspect and analyze encrypted communications without decryption where possible, using metadata, behavioral patterns, and machine learning to detect threats hidden in TLS/SSL traffic.

Anomaly and Pattern Recognition

Apply machine learning and statistical analysis to baseline normal activity and flag deviations, suspicious protocols, and potential indicators of compromise in real time.

Session-Level Analysis and Reconstruction

Reassemble communications to examine full context, user behaviors, and data transfers for a thorough understanding of events.

Unified Platform Correlation

Correlate network insights with logs, endpoints, and cloud activity in a single interface for faster triage and investigation.

Intelligence-Driven Detection and Reporting

Enrich findings with threat intelligence and produce clear, evidence-based outputs for response and compliance needs.

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How NetWitness Network Traffic Analysis Works

A Structured Process for Effective Monitoring

Collect comprehensive telemetry including packets, flows, and metadata from diverse network environments.

Decode protocols and enrich data with behavioral context and external intelligence.

Analyze traffic in real time using analytics to identify threats and anomalies.

Investigate events through reconstruction, timelines, and integrated search tools.

Respond effectively with guided actions, reporting, and continuous improvement.

The NetWitness Advantage

Benefits

Faster Investigations

Reduce mean time to investigate with intuitive forensics tools.

Deeper Visibility

Uncover threats that evade endpoints and log-based detection.

Stronger Compliance

Support forensic readiness for regulations and audits.

Reduced Risk

Shorten dwell time and prevent data loss through proactive hunting.

Expert Insights and Strategies

Resources to Strengthen Your Security Capabilities

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Network Traffic Analysis for Threat Detection