Author: Chris Sullins
Balancing Privacy and Performance in Network Detection & Response (NDR): Local vs. Cloud-Based Traffic Analysis
Network Detection and Response (NDR) tools are highly effective at identifying cyber threats hidden in network traffic, but deploying these tools requires a careful balance between strong threat detection capabilities and the need to protect data privacy. A key part in striking that balance is deciding where the traffic analysis takes place. NDR solutions can either analyze traffic data on-premises or send that data to a cloud service for analysis. This choice affects privacy, performance, and compliance.
How AI and Machine Learning Power Modern NDR Solutions
The Evolution of Network Security Cybersecurity is an evolving game, where defenders must anticipate and counteract threats before they escalate. As networks expand across on-premises, cloud, and Internet of Things (IoT) environments, the challenge of detecting and mitigating threats has never been greater.
Social Engineering Attacks & AI
How Personalized Attacks are Changing the Game As artificial intelligence continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, it has also provided hackers with new tools to carry out more advanced social engineering attacks. Adding fuel to fire, the shift to remote and hybrid work has increased online interactions, expanding the attack surface for malicious activity. The foundation of social engineering is in manipulating human emotions to trick people into revealing personal information or compromising security, like clicking on a malicious link. However, AI-powered social engineering goes a step further by creating highly personalized and convincing attacks that are difficult
Understanding North-South vs East-West Network Traffic
Why It Matters in Securing Your Network Not all network traffic is the same. Depending on where it’s headed and where it came from, network traffic can behave differently and pose different security challenges. Some threats come from the outside or involve sensitive data being exfiltrated out of the network, which is north-south traffic. Other threats move quietly within the network itself, spreading laterally through east-west traffic. Network Traffic Directions Let’s take a look at the difference between north-south and east-west in the context of network traffic. North-South Traffic North-south traffic refers to data that travels between your internal network and external
The Power of Predictive Analytics in Cybersecurity
In cybersecurity, reacting quickly is good, but anticipating what’s coming next is even better. What are Predictive Analytics? Predictive analytics combine network data and threat intelligence with machine learning techniques and natural language processing to anticipate an attacker’s next moves. How does it work? Algorithms analyze mountains of data—network traffic, login patterns, file sizes, IP addresses, and more. If something unusual occurs, predictive models flag the activity as suspicious. But these models don’t just tell you what’s happening now, they tell you what will likely happen next. Attackers don’t break into a network and immediately begin stealing data. Instead, they
On-Premises, Cloud, or Hybrid? Choosing the Right NDR Deployment Model
Choosing the right deployment model for a Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution requires balancing factors like scalability, control, privacy, and operational complexity. Here’s a breakdown of on-premises, cloud, and hybrid options to help you make the best decision for your business.