Simply put, network analytics is the practice of using different types of network data to identify trends and patterns. Then, that information is used to make better decisions—troubleshooting decisions, threat remediation decisions, business planning … [Read more...] about Network Analytics: What It Is, How It’s Used, and Who Benefits the Most
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How to Enable Cisco TrustSec NetFlow
As I was visiting customers onsite last week, a few of them asked me if we support Cisco TrustSec NetFlow exports. Of course, we do. In fact, Plixer was the first to announce Cisco TrustSec NetFlow Support.In this blog, we will revisit the benefits and … [Read more...] about How to Enable Cisco TrustSec NetFlow
Palo Alto Networks: NetFlow Reporting and Username Correlation
A few years ago, I wrote a blog that talked about how our Palo Alto NetFlow reporting allows network administrators to easily identify traffic trends occurring on the network. The application and username correlation reporting has proved to be extremely value … [Read more...] about Palo Alto Networks: NetFlow Reporting and Username Correlation
How to Gain Visibility into CGNAT
In today’s world of connected refrigerators, thermostats, cars, and phones, IP addresses are in high demand. IPv6 was invented to solve this problem, but the radical departure from the IPv4 standard has made it slow to adopt. This problem isn’t going away any … [Read more...] about How to Gain Visibility into CGNAT
4 Tips on How to Set Up Scrutinizer for Maximum Efficiency
When supporting a product, you often hear patterns across the support cases you take.Today, I wanted to give you a short list of features that appear to be underused, but that I receive the most support cases for. These features allow users to receive … [Read more...] about 4 Tips on How to Set Up Scrutinizer for Maximum Efficiency
Protecting your organization from social media breaches
In a recent data breach, Facebook said hackers gained access to nearly 50 million accounts in what amounts to the largest-ever security breach at the social network. As of Friday, the company indicated that they did know who was responsible for the breach. The … [Read more...] about Protecting your organization from social media breaches
On Protecting Customer Data: What Happens After Bankruptcy?
In my experience, most conversations on how to protect customer data revolve around active companies. Certainly important, but what about bankrupt companies? That data doesn’t simply disappear when the organization declares bankruptcy. And in many cases, the … [Read more...] about On Protecting Customer Data: What Happens After Bankruptcy?
Three Strategies to Catch and Stop Insider Threats
Earlier this year I worked on a document that addressed some of the common misconceptions about Scrutinizer. One of the subjects that caught my attention was Scrutinizer’s ability to mitigate insider threats. Honestly, I really wanted to dig deeper on all the … [Read more...] about Three Strategies to Catch and Stop Insider Threats
NetOps and SecOps Collaboration Solves the Data Silo Problem
In the IT space we are not new to challenges. Some might even say we welcome them and thrive in overcoming hurdles. Each and every department in our IT infrastructure faces their own unique challenges every day. Today I wanted to explore one challenge in … [Read more...] about NetOps and SecOps Collaboration Solves the Data Silo Problem
Gigamon NetFlow Configuration From Command Line
Gigamon has a web interface called GigaSMART that it uses to configure NetFlow on Gigamon devices. But GigaSMART can be limiting; through working with many Gigamon and Scrutinizer users, I’ve found that most users are far more comfortable configuring NetFlow … [Read more...] about Gigamon NetFlow Configuration From Command Line
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