Next Level Network Insights with Progress | GTwGT Episode #87

Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Network Detection and Response (NDR) are critical to day to day operations!

Pavel Minarik, Vice President of Technology at Progress, talks about the world of network performance monitoring and security. Pavel discusses Flowmon's innovative solutions for anomaly detection, network behavior analysis, and the integration of advanced technologies to enhance network security and efficiency. Discover the journey of Flowmon, its groundbreaking approaches, and the evolving landscape of network monitoring and cybersecurity in today's digital era.

00:00 - Introduction to Network Monitoring
00:27 - Welcoming Pavel Minarik
01:31 - Pavel's Background and Journey
02:43 - Early Software Development
04:28 - PhD in Informatics and Network Behavior Analysis
05:53 - Founding Flowmon Networks
08:13 - Early Innovations and Market Needs
09:56 - Network Traffic Monitoring
11:52 - Evolution of Network Monitoring Technologies
14:21 - Integration with Kemp Technologies
16:16 - Customer Use Cases and Value Proposition
18:47 - Detecting Hidden Threats
20:44 - Real-time Threat Detection with Flowmon
22:04 - Combining Detection Techniques
23:14 - Acquisitions and Growth
26:13 - Integration with WhatsUp Gold
29:37 - Use Cases in Modern Threat Landscape
32:12 - Early Detection and Threat Mitigation
34:03 - Real-world Example in Healthcare
36:07 - AI and Machine Learning in Network Security
39:25 - Future Directions for Flowmon

Episode 87 of Great Things with Great Tech! Today, we dive into the cutting-edge world of network performance monitoring and security with Pavel Minarik, Vice President of Technology at Progress. In this episode, we explore how Flowmon is revolutionizing network behavior analysis to help organizations detect anomalies, mitigate threats, and ensure efficient network operations.

From the origins of Flowmon as a groundbreaking project at Masaryk University to its current status as a key player in network performance monitoring and security, Pavel shares insights into the technology and innovation driving Flowmon's success. Discover the integration of Flowmon with Progress's WhatsUp Gold, and learn how their combined strengths provide comprehensive network visibility and real-time threat detection.

Main Takeaways:

Flowmon's Origins: Started as a research project at Masaryk University, focusing on non-sampled network traffic monitoring.
Innovative Technology: Combines signature and anomaly detection methodologies for real-time threat detection.
Early Adoption Challenges: Initially focused on 10G network monitoring but scaled down to meet market needs.
Acquisitions: Acquired by Kemp Technologies and later by Progress, leading to integrated solutions with WhatsUp Gold.
Modern Threat Landscape: Flowmon provides advanced tools to detect hidden threats and mitigate them quickly.
AI Integration: Utilizes machine learning to enhance detection capabilities and reduce the time required for incident analysis.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Offers both network performance monitoring and network detection and response in a single solution.

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