SOLUTIONS
NDR - Network Detection and Response
Boost your network security with NDR solutions, enabling real-time threat detection and response via advanced network traffic analysis and AI-driven insights.
Introduction
Unleash Real-time Network Security with NDR
NDR (Network Detection and Response) is a cybersecurity solution designed to monitor network traffic and detect potential threats in real time.
Its main goal is to automatically responds to threats by activating security measures like blocking connections.
NDR is one key component of a broader security strategy. When integrated with EDR and SIEM, it enables comprehensive threat detection and rapid response.
Challenges
Challenges when implementing NDR?
High Volume of Data
Processing large amounts of network traffic can obscure genuine threats among normal activities.
Evolving Threats
Cyber threats constantly evolve, requiring solutions to adapt and recognize new attack vectors and tactics effectively.
False Positives
Excessive alerts can lead to alert fatigue, increasing the risk of missing real threats.
Legitimate vs. Malicious Traffic
Distinguishing normal behaviour from threats can be difficult, leading to the risk of missing genuine attacks or misidentifying safe activities as threats.
Integration Issues
Must work well with existing security tools (firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint detection and response) for comprehensive protection.
Process
How NDR Works: Step-by-step
When a potential threat is detected, NDR automatically triggers a response, such as blocking connections or alerting security teams. It also stores historical data to help investigate and resolve past incidents.
This proactive approach strengthens overall network security by quickly identifying and responding to cyber threats.
Monitoring
NDR tools monitor network traffic using TAP or SPAN, passively duplicating traffic for analysis without affecting data flow. Logs from DNS, proxies, and firewalls are also used.
Detection
AI and machine learning analyze traffic to detect anomalies and suspicious behaviour, including identifying known and unknown threats in real-time.
Response
Automatically blocks malicious traffic or quarantines affected devices. Security teams are alerted for further investigation if necessary.
Analysis
Provides detailed reports on threats and network activity help teams understand the nature of attacks.
TASKS
Monitoring Network Traffic by NDR
NDR helps quickly identify and mitigate network-based cyber threats, strengthening overall security.
NDR solutions facilitate incident investigation by utilizing historical data to analyze past incidents and improve threat resolution.
Traffic Analysis
Examine all network traffic, analyzing data packets to detect anomalies and ensure that only legitimate activities occur.
Threat Detection
The system identifies potential security breaches by analyzing behavior and utilizing threat intelligence.
Incident Response
Implement responses to mitigate identified threats, which may include blocking malicious traffic, and alerting security personnel.
Forensic Investigation
Collect data post-incident to understand breaches and improve defenses against future threats.
Importance
Why NDR is essential for Modern Cybersecurity
NDR plays a vital role in maintaining a robust security framework and an essential component for protecting network environments. It is crucial for enhancing cybersecurity by providing real-time monitoring and analysis of network traffic.
Threat Detection
Create detection principles for threats like lateral movement and data filters that endpoint data may miss. This enhances overall security visibility.
Incident Response
Historical network data enables quick assessments of security incidents and helps identify affected clients.
Data Enrichment
Network parameters like IP addresses can be enhanced with external data to evaluate their reliability.
Threat Hunting
Monitoring indicators including TLS certificates and visited domains enable early detection of malicious activities.
Enhanced Visibility
Offer comprehensive visibility into network traffic, helping identify unusual patterns that indicate security issues.
Improved Incident Coordination
Integrating network data with other security tools improves incident coordination. This enhances the efficiency of responses to security events.
