Cybersecurity blind spots: how NETSCOUT Omnis Cyber Intelligence restores network visibility

In the context of rapid digital transformation, IT infrastructures are becoming increasingly complex and distributed. According to recent research by NETSCOUT, traditional security tools are starting to lose visibility into what is happening across the network.

You cannot protect what you cannot see. Modern network “blindness” is the main ally of cybercriminals.

Why Traditional Tools Are No Longer Sufficient

The transition to cloud environments, the use of microservices, and widespread traffic encryption have created conditions where standard solutions (EDR, SIEM) receive only fragmented data. The main reasons for declining effectiveness include:

• Traffic encryption: Hides malicious activity within legitimate sessions.
• Dynamic cloud environments: Traditional monitoring points cannot keep up with the movement of workloads.
• Data volume: Massive data streams overload analytical systems, leading to delays in response.

Solution: NETSCOUT Omnis Cyber Intelligence

To overcome these challenges, organizations need a solution capable of analyzing network traffic at the packet level in real time. Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI) is an advanced Network Detection and Response (NDR) platform designed to detect and respond to network threats.

Key Advantages of OCI

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI)

• ASI Technology: The patented Adaptive Service Intelligence technology converts raw traffic into structured metadata.
• Context: Enables visibility not only into the attack itself but also the entire chain of attacker activity (Lateral Movement).

Scalability and Coverage

• Hybrid environments: Equally effective in on-premise, private, and public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Historical analysis: The ability to “rewind time” to investigate incidents that occurred weeks or months earlier.

Monitoring Approaches Comparison

Traditional Log-based Monitoring

• Source: Application and OS event logs.
• Limitation: Can be easily manipulated or disabled by attackers; lacks visibility into network anomalies.

Network Analysis with Omnis Cyber Intelligence

• Source: Direct analysis of network traffic (Wire Data).
• Advantage: Cannot be hidden or altered; provides full visibility of all interactions in real time.

The company Softprom, as an official distributor of NETSCOUT, helps organizations implement advanced monitoring systems, providing expert support at every stage of the project.