SUNY Geneseo Solves Network Abuse Issues with Cisco NetFlow Technology
Posted in IT News, NetFlow, NetFlow Analyzer, Netflow Detective, Network Problem Resolution, Network Traffic Analysis, Network Traffic Monitor, Scrutinizer on March 3rd, 2010 by Jo-GSUNY Geneseo Network Manager Rick Coloccia found that analyzing Cisco NetFlow packets was the key to network traffic management and monitoring internet use and abuse.
Using Scrutinizer NetFlow Analyzer, he was able to respond to the RIAA’s (Recording Industry Association of America) allegations of students illegally downloading or sharing of music.
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Today I will be introducing you to the third of the four new analytic tools now available with Scrutinizer v7.3. The Breach Attempt Violation looks for many small flows from one source to one destination. This can indicate things such as a “brute force” or “dictionary” attack.