Network Packet Brokers

Collects traffic from access points, SPANs, and bypassed inbound links

About CGS Network Packet Brokers

CGS Network Packet Brokers provide robust aggregation, filtering, and distribution capabilities for diverse network monitoring and security tools. Designed to handle growing data volumes in enterprise and service provider networks, these hardware appliances simplify traffic analysis with advanced load balancing, deduplication, and protocol-specific filtering. By delivering the right packets to the right tools at the right time, CGS Network Packet Brokers ensure efficient resource utilization, reduce monitoring blind spots, and enable faster incident response.

CGS Network Packet Brokers features

Aggregated, filtered traffic distribution

Consolidate and direct network traffic to various monitoring and analytics tools, applying customizable filters for improved signal-to-noise ratio.

Protocol-aware intelligence

Recognize and parse protocols like HTTP, SSL, VoIP, and more, enabling deep packet inspection and streamlined troubleshooting workflows.

High throughput & scalability

Support multi-gigabit speeds and large-scale deployments, ensuring consistent visibility across expansive network environments.

Dynamic load balancing

Automatically distribute packet streams among multiple tools or network segments to prevent data overload and maintain optimal performance.

Hardware-based deduplication

Eliminate redundant packets at line rate, reducing unnecessary processing overhead and improving monitoring accuracy.

Centralized management

Configure, monitor, and adjust packet broker policies using a single, intuitive interface, consolidating administrative tasks and saving time.

CGS Network Packet Brokers benefits

  • Improved operational efficiency

    Simplify network monitoring by sending only pertinent traffic to security and analytics tools, minimizing tool sprawl and complexity.

  • Enhanced security posture

    Gain complete visibility into east-west and north-south traffic, allowing security teams to detect threats earlier and respond more effectively.

  • Optimized resource usage

    Offload excessive traffic and eliminate duplicate packets, reducing hardware requirements and prolonging the lifespan of existing tools.

  • Accelerated troubleshooting

    Empower IT and SecOps teams with detailed, actionable traffic insights to quickly pinpoint performance bottlenecks or malicious activity.

  • Future-ready infrastructure

    Adapt seamlessly to new protocols, increased throughput demands, and evolving regulatory requirements in today’s dynamic IT landscapes.

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