Niagara Networks

Niagara Networks is a company specializing in network visibility and security solutions. It offers all the building blocks of an advanced network visibility system for all data rates up to 100 Gb, including advanced packet brokers, bypass switches, network TAPs, and management and orchestration software that acts as a single dashboard for easier configuration and deployment of visibility infrastructure.

Niagara Networks offers:

  • advanced package brokers (NPB),
  • bypass switches enabling cooperation with inline security solutions (NGFW, IPS/IDS, DDOS),
  • passive, active and virtual network TAPs providing access to data,
  • management and orchestration software that acts as a unified dashboard for easier configuration and deployment of visibility infrastructure.

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Description of technology

Network Packet Broker

Network TAP - it is a dedicated hardware device that allows access to data flowing on the network. Both passive and active TAPs are offered along with a wide range of supported connectors and fiber types. Virtual/cloud TAPs are also available.

Niagara Networks Bypass - are switches enabling cooperation with inline security solutions (NGFW, IPS/IDS, DDOS) that provide transparent protection against threats without compromising the reliability of networks and critical services. The solution significantly increases operational efficiency and the availability of advanced inline cybersecurity tools.

Niagara's Network Packet Broker - is a solution that provides access to copies of network data for NetOps and SecOps teams, enabling detection, analysis and response to threats in real time.

Niagara's Network Visibility Controller - is a tool for central management of the SDN network and network visibility in the enterprise. The software can be hosted on-premises or in the cloud, enabling remote control, deployment and management of any visibility system elements (NPB, bypass switches, TAP).

Open Visibility Platform - enables flexible deployment of carrier-level security to provide comprehensive network visibility. The software hosted directly on Network Packet Brokers allows you to run advanced functionalities such as deduplication, Netflow/IPFIX generation, TLS decryption and others.

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