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News From PaesslerNetwork anomaly detection methods, systems and toolsI've spent over a decade in network security, and here's something I've learned the hard way: breaches rarely announce themselves with obvious alerts. Most security incidents start with subtle anomalies in network traffic that seem insignificant - until suddenly they're not. I remember one financial services client who dismissed unusual authentication patterns as "just IT testing something" only to discover a week later they'd been thoroughly compromised. By the time everyone notices, you're already in damage control mode. I've watched companies struggle through the aftermath: critical systems offline during peak business hours, sensitive data exposed, and those awkward conversations with executives about compliance violations nobody saw coming. Set up and optimize notifications: What's the point of monitoring if you don't know when something goes wrong?In our ongoing series about optimizing your PRTG monitoring setup, we've already covered discovering all your devices, implementing vendor-specific sensors, and extending your monitoring with third-party sensors and templates. Now, it's time to ensure you're actually notified when issues arise.After all, what's the point of monitoring if you don't know when something goes wrong? The most comprehensive monitoring setup in the world is useless if alerts don't reach the right people at the right time. Network behavior analysis (NBA) Essential protection for modern IT environmentsYour security tools are lying to you. Not intentionally, but they're missing stuff - the important stuff. Traditional security measures are built to catch what they know about, which means zero-days and novel attacks sail right through. Network behavior analysis (NBA) changes the game entirely. Instead of looking for known bad things, NBA watches how your network actually behaves and flags when something's off. Our survey said... there is so much more you can monitor with PRTGWe recently asked 1,259 of our customers what they do at work and how PRTG supports them. Find out if you're using PRTG in the same way, or discover new ways to use PRTG to meet your goals. Spoiler alert: you're all monitoring the critical parts of your infrastructure, but the survey data indicate that some of you might still have blind spots in your monitoring environment. Adding third-party sensors and templates: What critical systems are you not monitoring simply because you're missing the right sensor?In our ongoing series about optimizing your PRTG monitoring setup, we've already covered how to discover and monitor all devices and how to move beyond generic sensors with vendor-specific options. If you missed these articles, we recommend checking them out before diving into this week's topic. ??Now that you've ensured complete device coverage and implemented vendor-specific sensors, it's time to take your monitoring to the next level with third-party sensors and templates. These powerful additions allow you to monitor systems not covered by built-in capabilities, providing a comprehensive view of your entire IT environment. Secure your factory floor: How Paessler PRTG helps detect anomalies in OT networks before it's too lateHave you experienced driving when your senses tell you something just isn't right? Your vehicle may display subtle signs of trouble through a gentle steering wheel vibration or an unusual engine noise. Your instincts alert you to potential problems before any dashboard warning lights activate. Best practices for monitoring and alerting that ensure IT systems operate reliablyHave you ever been jolted awake at 3 AM by numerous alerts that turned out to be mostly false positives? The worst scenario is when a critical system shuts down unexpectedly without any prior notifications. I've experienced both scenarios and neither situation brings any enjoyment. True effective monitoring requires understanding key metrics and establishing intelligent alert thresholds in order to identify important alerts and respond quickly to system outages. Move beyond generic sensors: Are you getting real insights, or just basic up/down data from your devices?When you first set up PRTG, the auto-discovery process adds generic sensors to your devices, such as standard SNMP, WMI, or Ping sensors. While these sensors provide basic monitoring capabilities, they only scratch the surface of what PRTG can do.To gain a deeper understanding of your infrastructure's health and performance, it's time to move beyond these generic sensors and implement vendor-specific monitoring solutions. NetFlow vs SNMP difference explained for IT monitoringChoosing between NetFlow and SNMP isn?t always straightforward - one tracks traffic, the other tracks devices. But when routers overload or bandwidth suddenly spikes, knowing how each protocol helps can save time and prevent blind spots. This guide breaks down their differences, use cases, and how they work better together in real-world network monitoring. The 5 biggest OT monitoring challenges and how to solve them with Paessler PRTGHave you ever faced production downtime when an unknown sensor in your OT setup stopped working unexpectedly? You likely faced management questioning after discovering an unauthorized two-hour break in your FDA-required pharmaceutical cleanroom temperature log. The fact that you're nodding along means you're in good company within the unpredictable domain of Operational Technology monitoring. ?? Discover and monitor all devices: Are you 100% sure every critical device is being monitored?You've set up PRTG and added devices to your monitoring environment. But are you sure you're monitoring everything that matters? Missing even one critical device can result in unexpected downtime, service interruptions, and those dreaded after-hours emergency calls. Let's ensure your monitoring is as comprehensive as your network. Bridging the IT/OT gap: Real-time monitoring for industrial systems made easyEver had that sinking feeling when your production line suddenly grinds to a halt, and nobody knows why? Or perhaps you've witnessed the classic finger-pointing session between IT and OT teams during an outage? "It's not our network!" says IT. "Well, the machines were working fine yesterday!" counters OT. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking, and every minute of downtime is burning money. What is bandwidth usage and how to monitor it effectivelyTrust me, I've seen this movie before - IT teams scrambling when users complain about slow apps, or worse, discovering a breach that's been lurking in their traffic patterns for weeks. These nightmares play out in companies every day, and they're expensive. One client of mine burned through $200K in just productivity losses last year because they couldn't see what was actually happening on their network. The kicker? Most orgs have the same blind spot - zero visibility into their actual traffic. Your 8-week journey to PRTG masteryWhether you're new to PRTG or looking to take your existing monitoring setup to the next level, our upcoming 8-week series will guide you through a practical, step-by-step journey to transform your PRTG implementation from basic to brilliant. Each week, we'll publish a new hands-on article that tackles a specific aspect of PRTG, designed to help you build a robust monitoring environment that delivers real value to your organization. Let's take a look at what's coming up! From SCADA to Sensors: How PRTG delivers end-to-end monitoring for OT environmentsThe modern factory floor creates an auditory blend of machinery noise and a steady flow of data. Operational technology (OT) systems no longer function in isolation from information technology (IT) systems. Instead, industrial ecosystems nowadays act as intricate networks connecting SCADA control centers with minimal temperature sensors found on refrigeration units. But with this complexity comes a challenge: What methods exist to oversee all systems while avoiding the pitfalls of using incompatible tools and creating blind spots? |
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