Unusual Network Interface Traffic Volume

Detecting an unusual volume of traffic to or from a network interface is critical for maintaining network security and performance. Network interfaces serve as the points of communication between a computer and a network; therefore, monitoring the traffic passing through these interfaces is essential. Anomalies in traffic volume can indicate various issues, ranging from technical problems like network congestion or hardware malfunctions to security threats like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, unauthorized data exfiltration, or infiltration attempts. Early detection of these anomalies enables network administrators to quickly diagnose and address the underlying causes, thereby preventing potential network disruptions, data breaches, or performance degradation.

ElastiFlow provides a collection of anomaly detection jobs designed to identify unusual volumes of traffic to or from a network interface includes several targeted monitoring and analysis techniques.

Attributes

Attribute	Information
Analysis	temporal

Downloads

Schema	Direction	Metric	Link
CODEX	ingress	bytes	elastiflow_codex_perf_netif_ingress_thruput_bytes
CODEX	ingress	packets	elastiflow_codex_perf_netif_ingress_thruput_packets
CODEX	ingress	flows	elastiflow_codex_perf_netif_ingress_thruput_flows
CODEX	egress	bytes	elastiflow_codex_perf_netif_egress_thruput_bytes
CODEX	egress	packets	elastiflow_codex_perf_netif_egress_thruput_packets
CODEX	egress	flows	elastiflow_codex_perf_netif_egress_thruput_flows
ECS	ingress	bytes	elastiflow_ecs_perf_netif_ingress_thruput_bytes
ECS	ingress	packets	elastiflow_ecs_perf_netif_ingress_thruput_packets
ECS	ingress	flows	elastiflow_ecs_perf_netif_ingress_thruput_flows
ECS	egress	bytes	elastiflow_ecs_perf_netif_egress_thruput_bytes
ECS	egress	packets	elastiflow_ecs_perf_netif_egress_thruput_packets
ECS	egress	flows	elastiflow_ecs_perf_netif_egress_thruput_flows

By utilizing this suite of anomaly detection jobs, organizations can swiftly identify and investigate unusual traffic patterns on network interfaces. This prompt identification is crucial in taking immediate corrective actions, such as adjusting network configurations, enhancing security protocols, or resolving potential hardware issues. Effective monitoring and management of traffic to and from network interfaces are vital for ensuring network security, reliability, and optimal performance in an increasingly interconnected digital environment.