All Security Operations

Radius Authentication in Scrutinizer

When it comes to network security there are dozens of factors that we always need to consider. Can we block malicious traffic? Are we...

Gigamon NetFlow Generation

Here at Plixer we often try and work with vendors when they are developing their NetFlow exports. Recently, Gigamon announced that they will be adding...

Catch Reflection DDoS Attacks with NetFlow

In this line of work I find myself talking with network professionals daily. With this constant exposure to a variety of network environments and...

How to Recognize a Voice Phishing Attempt

Not all phishing attempts come in through your email. Has someone ever called you to offer you a free vacation, or to ask you...

Cisco ASA NetFlow Configuration using ASDM

Over the past few weeks I have taken a number of support calls from customers who were looking for some assistance with their Cisco...

APCON Netflow Support

Recently some customers questioned if we provide APCON netflow support. APCON, a company headquartered near Portland, OR, develops innovative, scalable technology solutions to enhance...

Find Pokemon GO Network Traffic with NetFlow

Monitor Pokemon Go Network Traffic So there I am monitoring my network with NetFlow and a wild application appears! Pokemon GO hit the scene...

Malware Detection: Determining the cause

Malware Detection and determining the cause of an incident is a requirement in todays connected world. The post U.K. Parliament’s computers tried to access porn...

Cisco IWAN Training

One of the biggest questions being asked of IT professionals is, “Are we using our bandwidth to its fullest potential”? Of course we have...

NetFlow DPI Category

If you are a vendor looking to export IPFIX from your appliance, you should know that a big selling feature for you to differentiate...