08/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2024 15:16
Imagine trying to catch bad actors in a crowded city. They could blend in with the crowd, hide in the shadows, or even disguise themselves. To find them, you'd need eyes everywhere-on every street, in every building, watching every interaction.
In the world of cybersecurity, catching a bad actor-be it a hacker, a malicious insider, or a rogue application-requires a similar approach. You need complete visibility across your entire digital environment to see where they are, what they're doing, and how to stop them. And there's no better way to achieve this than through packet-based network visibility.
The First Step: Seeing the Whole Picture
To catch bad actors, you first need to see them. But in today's complex IT environments, this isn't easy. Visibility is fragmented across different tools:
Of these, network-traffic visibility is the most comprehensive. It's like having security cameras on every street corner, watching every car, every pedestrian, and every interaction. Network-based tools don't just see individual endpoints-they see how everything connects, making it easier to spot a bad actor, no matter where that actor tries to hide.
Why Network Visibility Is Key to Catching the Bad Actor
Bad actors often exploit gaps in visibility. They move laterally between systems, use encrypted channels to hide their communications or trigger minimal alerts to avoid detection. Network visibility closes these gaps by providing a complete, unfiltered view of all traffic across your organization. Here's why this is critical:
Enter the Detectives: Omnis CyberStream and Omnis Cyber Intelligence
To catch a bad actor, you need the right tools, and that's where NETSCOUT's Omnis CyberStream and Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI) come in. Together, they form a powerful platform that gives you the visibility and investigative power needed to identify, track, and neutralize threats.
Omnis CyberStream is your eyes on the street, constantly monitoring traffic with scalable deep packet inspection (DPI). It uses multidimensional detection techniques and advanced machine learning to catch bad actors in the act:
Omnis Cyber Intelligence is your command center, where all the pieces of the puzzle come together. It provides a unified interface for managing security events, investigating incidents, and gaining actionable insights:
The Final Piece: Investigation and Response
Catching a bad actor isn't just about seeing them-it's about understanding what they've done and how to stop them. This requires thorough investigation and a quick response. Omnis CyberStream and OCI are designed with this in mind:
The Network Is Your Best Detective
In the quest to catch a bad actor, visibility is your greatest asset. Network-based tools such as NETSCOUT's Omnis CyberStream and Omnis Cyber Intelligence offer the most complete view, allowing you to detect, investigate, and respond to threats with unparalleled precision and speed. With OCI in your arsenal, you can ensure that no bad actor slips through the cracks, keeping your organization secure and resilient against even the most sophisticated attacks.
Learn more about NETSCOUT's Omnis CyberStream and Omnis Cyber Intelligence.