NetworkMiner - Monitor your network!
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I currently use the NetworkMiner tool internally in our company. I'm currently using NetworkMiner for internal data capture tests to validate the security of the credential data exchange between stations and our APACHE web access platform that was deployed, monitoring the users' access attempt and analyzing the data for failures security of unencrypted passwords.
Pros
- Credential capture exclusive tab
- Graphical interface for data analysis
- Exclusive intuitive host connection listing tab
Cons
- MAC listing of hosts in listed connections
- Possibility to start capture focusing on only a specific host
Most Important Features
- Credential capture
- Network traffic monitoring for analysis
- Identify lack of encryption in data trafficked on the network
Return on Investment
- Increase in the possibility of identifying security flaws in trafficked data
- Monitor network traffic easily with no financial investment
Other Software Used
Veeam Backup & Replication, Panda Patch Management, Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR