Network Detection
Also known as:
- Network Detection & Response (NDR)
What problem does it target?
Network Detection & Response (NDR) solutions monitor network traffic to detect and respond to suspicious activities, threats, and anomalies in real time. Traditional security tools may miss lateral movement, encrypted threats, or advanced persistent threats (APTs) that NDR is designed to catch.
What does this solution do?
NDR platforms:
- Continuously analyze network traffic using AI/ML
- Detect threats such as lateral movement, C2 communications, and data exfiltration
- Provide automated and manual response options
- Integrate with SIEM, SOAR, and other security tools
Who is this for?
- Organizations with complex, segmented networks
- Security teams seeking visibility into east-west and north-south traffic
- Enterprises needing to detect advanced or stealthy threats
Who might not benefit from this?
- Small networks with limited segmentation
- Environments where endpoint or cloud-native detection is sufficient
Pitfalls and remedies
| Pitfall | Remedy |
|---|---|
| High alert volume | Tune detection rules and leverage AI/ML for prioritization |
| Blind spots in encrypted traffic | Deploy decryption or metadata analysis where possible |
| Integration challenges | Choose NDR with open APIs and strong ecosystem support |
Sample products
- Vectra AI
- Darktrace
- ExtraHop
- Cisco Stealthwatch
- Corelight