Next Level Network Insights with Progress | Episode #87
Great Things with Great Tech Podcast
Anthony Spiteri
5 • 4 Ratings
🗓️ 22 July 2024
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Network Detection and Response (NDR) are critical to day to day operations! In Episode 87 of Great Things with Great Tech, Anthony Spiteri sits down with Pavel Minarik, the Vice President of Technology at Progress, to explore the dynamic world of network performance monitoring (NPM) and network detection and response (NDR). Pavel dives into the intricacies of Flowmon's advanced network behavior analysis and real-time threat detection technologies, which are transforming how organizations secure and optimize their networks. Discover the journey of Flowmon, its innovative solutions, and its vision for the future of network security.
Key Topics Discussed:
Flowmon's Origins and Vision: Pavel shares the story behind the founding of Flowmon and its mission to provide comprehensive network performance monitoring and security solutions.
Early Career and Academic Background: Pavel discusses his background in custom software development and network solutions, and his PhD in informatics focusing on network behavior analysis and cybersecurity.
Development of Flowmon ADS: The creation and commercialization of Flowmon's Anomaly Detection System (ADS) from university research, and the innovative detection techniques it employs.
Integration and Acquisitions: Insights into Flowmon's journey through acquisitions by Kemp Technologies and Progress, and the strategic integrations with products like LoadMaster and WhatsUp Gold.
Advanced Detection Methods: How Flowmon combines adaptive baselining, heuristics, machine learning, and signatures to provide robust threat detection.
Role of AI in Network Security: The use of AI and machine learning to enhance Flowmon’s capabilities, streamline threat analysis, and improve efficiency for IT professionals.
Real-World Applications: Case studies highlighting Flowmon’s effectiveness in detecting and mitigating threats, including a ransomware attack in the healthcare sector.
Technology and Technology Partners Mentioned: Flowmon, Progress, WhatsUp Gold, NetFlow, IPFIX, machine learning, AI, cybersecurity, network performance monitoring, network detection and response, network behavior analysis, data visualization, threat detection, anomaly detection. ☑️ Web: https://www.flowmon.com ☑️ Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Be on #GTwGT: Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or visit https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the full episode on our platforms: YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmB_pjGb5Js Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l9aZpvwhWcdmL0lErpUHC?si=x3YOQw_4Sp-vtdjyroMk3Q Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darknet-diaries-with-jack-rhysider-episode-83/id1519439787?i=1000654665731 Follow Us: Website: https://gtwgt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/GTwGTPodcast ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com
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| 0:00.0 | Everyone who's ever done an IT ops job knows about monitoring and analytics. |
| 0:04.0 | Every day is a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole where the moles are network issues and cyber threats just waiting to make those dashboards turn red. |
| 0:10.8 | As more systems go digital, it's a relentless race to stay ahead of disruption. |
| 0:14.7 | Always one click away from chaos. |
| 0:16.7 | But what happens when those trusty tools that we've relied on for years doing the same thing |
| 0:21.2 | in the same way just aren't cutting it anymore? |
| 0:23.9 | Today's episode of Great Things with Great Tech takes us deep into the world of network |
| 0:28.0 | performance monitoring and network detection and response with Pavel Minnerak, the vice president |
| 0:33.6 | of technology at Progress. |
| 0:35.4 | His team at Flomon is at the forefront of network behavior |
| 0:38.1 | analysis, providing IT admins with the advanced tools they need to detect anomalies, mitigate |
| 0:42.8 | threats and ensure their networks are secure and efficient. Flomon is revolutionizing the way |
| 0:48.1 | organizations handle network performance monitoring and security, using cutting-edge technology |
| 0:52.6 | to give IT professionals the upper hand |
| 0:54.5 | in the constant battle against cyber threats and infrastructure issues. |
| 0:59.0 | It's a look into how Flomons innovative solutions are helping companies around the world |
| 1:03.1 | stay secure in today's modern threat landscape. |
| 1:06.0 | This is episode 86 of Great Things with Great Tech. |
| 1:08.7 | The podcast highlighting companies doing great things with great technology. |
| 1:11.8 | Don't forget to head to YouTube at GTWGT Podcast or on all good podcasting platforms. |
| 1:17.0 | Subscribe and follow and make sure you never miss an episode. |
| 1:19.4 | And now episode 86 with Pavel Minarek. |
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