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Asking the Hard Questions: Why Analyze Network Traffic?

There are times when we adults would be better off thinking like toddlers. More specifically, I want us all to go back to the days where we asked incessant strings of questions before our tired parents got us to stop. “Why, why, why?” This mindset helps answer the question, “Why analyze network traffic?” The simplest …

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Network Forensics and Incident Response Using NetFlow and IPFIX

Network forensics can be an intimidating subject. When IT personnel hear the word “forensics” they often recoil with visions of complicated software such as EnCase. Or they may think about expensive packet capture solutions such as Niksun’s NetDetector product line. While these tools can serve a specific purpose, your first line of network forensics defense …

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