Defense Simplified Through Infrastructure Knowledge
In today's digital age, network security is paramount for every organization. One solution that is gaining traction is Infrastructure Intelligence, a technology that offers continuous monitoring of network activity without affecting performance or consuming human resources.
This smart, silent, and secure infrastructure intelligence is proving to be a competitive advantage, enabling security teams to transition from reactive response to proactive defense. By adopting this approach, organizations can stand a better chance of remaining secure tomorrow.
Comprehensive network discovery is a key component of Infrastructure Intelligence. It identifies every device connected to a network, including shadow AI, shadow IT, and rogue devices that might otherwise go unnoticed. This thorough mapping of the network is essential for establishing a strong security foundation.
Automated configuration backups create security baselines that enable rapid restoration when malicious changes are detected. This feature is particularly valuable in today's rapidly evolving threat landscape.
According to Auvik's 2025 IT Trends Report, 44% of IT professionals cite a lack of real-time visibility into network connectivity as a primary factor impeding their productivity. Infrastructure Intelligence addresses this issue head-on, providing proactive alerts that eliminate the need for manual security checks.
Proactive alerts allow IT departments to identify unauthorized changes within minutes, enabling them to respond swiftly and effectively. Comprehensive network documentation can further aid in this process, particularly for financial services firms implementing zero-trust principles. This can reduce their security assessment timeline from months to weeks.
Infrastructure Intelligence also enables traffic analysis, providing actionable intelligence about communication patterns. This can help identify potential lateral movement or data exfiltration attempts, allowing for immediate threat investigation.
Establishing complete network coverage is crucial. This means mapping and accounting for every device across the network, including remote endpoints and cloud integrations. Before implementing new network visibility solutions, it's important to ensure that data is governed and classified appropriately to streamline network and behavior mapping.
CISOs and security leaders must ensure teams know who is on base for reviewing alerts manually (those that are priority/urgent) and maintain robust security operations practices across the organization.
Infrastructure Intelligence is not just a tool; it's a strategy that helps transform security teams from reactive responders into proactive defenders with improved situational awareness. The most successful security programs integrate network intelligence into their operations from the ground up.
Douglas Murray, CEO of Auvik, is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. Network visibility can verify if security segmentation works as designed and enforce access controls correctly, further enhancing an organization's security posture.
In conclusion, Infrastructure Intelligence offers a powerful solution for organizations seeking to strengthen their network security. By embracing this technology, teams can move from reactive response to proactive defense, ensuring a more secure future.
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