Why Do Enterprises Need Network Analytics?
In today’s digital world, companies face unprecedented volumes of network traffic daily. According to Cisco, by 2025, the average speed of global IP traffic will reach 1 zettabyte per month. At the same time, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated: according to IBM, in 2023, the average threat detection time was 212 days, which can lead to significant financial losses.
Banks must identify suspicious transactions, data center operators must analyze application performance, and government institutions must monitor potential data leaks. However, standard cybersecurity tools cannot always analyze massive amounts of information in real time. There is a need for a solution that not only transmits traffic to monitoring tools but also performs its preliminary intelligent processing.
Niagara Networks Network Intelligence is a hardware-software solution that enhances network monitoring performance and efficiency by optimizing data flows, reducing the load on analytical tools, and accelerating threat detection.
Key Components of Network Intelligence
Packetron™: Intelligent Traffic Processing
Packetron™ is a module integrated into the Network Packet Broker (NPB) to perform high-performance Layer 7 traffic processing without additional latency. Its main function is to reduce the load on analytical tools by preprocessing traffic before sending it to security systems.
Advanced Traffic Processing Capabilities
- Packet Slicing – Trimming packets to the required size to save network bandwidth and analysis resources.
- TLS Decryption – Decrypting encrypted traffic to detect hidden threats.
- NetFlow/IPFIX – Generating detailed traffic statistics for application performance analysis.
- Deduplication – Removing duplicate packets to minimize unnecessary load.
- Application Filtering – Recognizing and filtering traffic by applications.
- Regex Matching – Filtering based on specified patterns to identify potential threats.
- Header Stripping – Removing redundant packet headers to improve analysis speed.
- Data Masking – Protecting confidential data by partially hiding it.
Benefits of Using Network Intelligence
Optimizing Network Security Tools
IDS/IPS systems, SIEMs, application performance analyzers, and other security tools receive only relevant traffic, improving their efficiency and reducing false positives.
Faster Threat Detection and Response
Filtering, deduplication, and decryption allow for quicker detection of potential threats. For example, in the financial sector, this can reduce fraud detection time by 30-50%.
Scalability and Flexibility
The Packetron™ architecture allows easy addition of new modules or adjustment of traffic processing settings to meet business needs.
Where Is Network Intelligence Used?
Financial Institutions
Banks and payment systems use TLS Decryption and Data Masking to monitor transactions, prevent data leaks, and detect fraudulent operations.
Data Centers and Cloud Providers
Providers utilize NetFlow/IPFIX and Deduplication to enhance traffic visibility and minimize the load on analytical tools.
Government Organizations
Application Filtering and Regex Matching help government bodies protect critical infrastructure, monitor network flows, and prevent data leaks.
Telecom Operators
Telecom companies use Header Stripping and Packet Slicing to optimize communication quality and manage bandwidth capacity.
Why Choose Network Intelligence from Niagara Networks?
Niagara Networks’ Network Intelligence provides advanced traffic processing, enhancing network efficiency and security. Thanks to its modular approach and wide range of applications, organizations can tailor the solution to their specific needs, ensuring reliable and secure network infrastructure.
- Cost Reduction – Intelligent analysis and traffic optimization help cut expenses.
- Improved Network Efficiency – Reducing system overload and faster threat detection.
- Flexible Integration – Supporting various security tools without requiring network architecture changes.
Buy Network Intelligence from NWU
NWU is the official distributor of Niagara Networks in Ukraine, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. We offer Network Intelligence products, consultations, and technical support for their implementation in your network.
