Improved incident response: This refers to the capability of network security monitoring to more quickly and effectively react to security incidents by providing real-time alerts, detailed reports, and automated responses. This allows security teams to quickly mitigate threats, minimize damage, and analyze incidents to prevent future incidents.

Identification of attack surfaces: “These tools give companies an idea of their attack surfaces so they can see how hard or how easy it is to get into something like an Active Directory server or a financial server,” says Chris Kissel, research vice president at IDC. Network security monitoring platforms do this by providing insights into companies’ network infrastructures, system configurations, and potential vulnerabilities. Understanding their attack surfaces enables companies to take steps to strengthen their security and mitigate risks.

Enhanced operations: Network security monitoring helps organizations operate more efficiently by automating the detection and response to security threats, reducing the workload on IT staff and allowing them to focus on more crucial tasks. This software provides companies with detailed reports and real-time insights that improve decision-making and streamline compliance with regulatory requirements.