The Challenge
With network infrastructures increasing in complexity and a global rise in sophisticated cyber threats, the importance of comprehensive network monitoring and visibility solutions has never been higher. Tim and the team at Softcat understand their trends and set off to enhance their organization’s ability to get real-time insights into their network.
It doesn’t seem to matter what network topology we implement; we can always bring it into Plixer and see what’s happening.
Tim Ibbotson, Security Engineer at Softcat
They were particularly drawn to the idea of using a network monitoring tool to bolster their security defenses. However, they found the existing solutions were falling short of meeting their requirements, for security and infrastructure management. Until they found Plixer.
The Solution
Tim started by initially focusing on monitoring firewall activities. Plixer gave them the ability to integrate with various network elements, including firewalls, SD WAN, and cloud- based technologies. The ease of configuration and the seamless integration with existing infrastructure were standout features that streamlined the deployment process.
From ease of configuration to responsive customer support, Plixer provides a positive user experience at every touchpoint.
Tim later added Plixer’s FlowPro, a packet-level analytics solution, that delivered additional security capabilities, including monitoring traditionally uncovered systems and data transfers inside the network, providing new insights into their network traffic, and enabling additional proactive threat detection and mitigation capabilities.
The Benefits
With Plixer in place, the team gained unparalleled visibility into network flow and traffic, which empowered them to identify and investigate suspicious activities with newfound ease.
In addition to time saved, the team at Softcat is delivering enhanced security, with real-time visibility into network activities and the ability to drill down to specific IP addresses, with greater operational efficiency, scalability, and flexibility.
It buys me time and gives me a wholistic view across our entire network, so I can focus on strategic initiatives and proactively address emerging security challenges.