Traffic Analysis Flashcards
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What protocol does Auvik use for traffic flow analysis?
Answer: NetFlow, sFlow, J-Flow, and IPFIX for detailed traffic flow data collection
Auvik collects traffic flow data using industry-standard protocols including NetFlow, sFlow, J-Flow, and IPFIX from compatible network devices.
How does Auvik present traffic analysis data?
Answer: Visual dashboards showing top talkers, protocols, applications, and traffic trends over time
Auvik visualizes traffic data through dashboards that display top talkers, protocol distribution, application usage, and traffic trends for easy analysis.
What is a 'top talker' in Auvik traffic analysis?
Answer: A device or host generating the most network traffic by volume or connection count
Top talkers are devices or hosts consuming the most bandwidth or generating the most connections, often key to identifying performance issues.
How can traffic analysis help identify security threats?
Answer: By revealing unusual traffic patterns, unexpected destinations, suspicious protocols, or data exfiltration indicators
Traffic analysis can reveal security concerns through unusual patterns, unexpected external destinations, unauthorized protocols, and abnormal data volumes.
What is the difference between traffic flow analysis and packet capture?
Answer: Flow analysis summarizes traffic metadata (source, destination, volume) while packet capture records full packet content
Flow analysis provides metadata summaries about traffic (who talked to whom, how much), while packet capture records the actual content of every packet.
How should traffic baselines be used in Auvik?
Answer: Establish normal traffic patterns to detect anomalies that may indicate problems or security incidents
Traffic baselines establish normal patterns so that deviations — potential problems or security incidents — can be quickly identified and investigated.