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Learn about network detection and response, packet-based security, SIEMs and EDR.

Client edges are locations where an end-user or group of end-users (a.k.a., clients) connect to the network.

A network packet is a multi-byte unit of data transmitted at one time by a host, such as a server, on a network. The actual packet consists of the user data, called the payload...

Firewalls are security perimeter devices that monitor all traffic entering and exiting the network. Based on security rules assigned to the firewall, these devices determine if...

6G is the sixth generation of wireless technology. A new generation happens about every 10 years. See What is 2G, 3G, 4G? for What is 5G? for more information on previous...

NWDAF is a 3GPP standard method used to collect data from user equipment, network functions, and operations, administration, and maintenance (OAM) systems, etc. from the 5G Core...

Learn all about what the network edge and perimeter are with NETSCOUT. Your network edge devices are connected to the Internet - are you monitroing them?

Learn the difference between threat intelligence and cybersecurity with NETSCOUT's experts. Hint: one is the monitoring, and one is the action. Read more today!

Learn about what a network intrusion detection system (IDS) is and the differences between IDS and IPS with the cybersecurity and DDoS experts at NETSCOUT.

A computer bot – which is short for robot – is a software application programmed to execute specific tasks as part of another computer program or to simulate human activity. Bots...

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an extension of a private network across a public or shared network that allows users to send and receive sensitive data as securely as if the...

Packet sniffing is a technique whereby packet data flowing across the network is detected and observed. Network administrators use packet sniffing tools to monitor and validate...

The latest and fifth generation of wireless technologies (5G) follows a 40-year history of significant wireless technologies including 4G, 3G and 2G.

Learn all about the 5g services life cycle and best practices to follow when deploying commercial services. NETSCOUT's experienced experts help you deploy effectively.

Learn more about 5G networks and how they differ from past wireless technologies with NETSCOUT. Our 5G networking experts are here to help you make the leap.

Network Performance Management (NPM) refers to the comprehensive methodologies employed to ensure optimal operation of a computer network. This process involves an in-depth...

NETSCOUT's application performance monitoring (APM) solutions are second to none. Learn more about what this is and how we can help from our experts.

A reflection amplification DDoS attack spoofs the source IP of an attacker’s DNS request, causing amplified response to be sent to the target computer instead of back to the...