[ Thanks to Danny for
this link. ]
“This article shows how a network analyzer, historically used
for network troubleshooting, can also be used to defend against the
security threats. Certain features of a network analyzer can be set
to monitor for virus and attack signatures and offer quick ways of
isolating infected systems. For those organizations that are
looking to invest in a network analyzer there are certain key
features that should be considered.“Chances are, your IT toolbox already contains a network
analyzer. Historically, a network (or protocol) analyzer has been a
great tool for troubleshooting network problems and monitoring for
excessive bandwidth usage. But did you know a network analyzer can
also fight virus and hack attacks? Along with keeping track of
network devices and uptime, a network analyzer can also locate
network security breaches and help identify and isolate
virus-infected systems. It’s very easy to use your current analyzer
to enhance your network security. But which analyzer features are
essential for this task? The purpose of this article is to explain
how an analyzer can augment firewalls and other perimeter
defenses…”