Although the reports aren't detailed, they provide a good overview of network traffic. Reports also can be created on the current view and can trend as far back as 30 days.
QRadar's interface includes options on the right-click menus, adjustable time periods for data mining and a network diagram based on network definition. However, the interface lacks an application definition, and there's no an easy way to build app signatures from packet capture in the data-mining view.
Because QRadar offers a view of network traffic that a NIDS won't show, it can be used by network admins for traffic monitoring and as a basis for capacity planning.
Mike Fratto is editor of sister publication Secure Enterprise. Write to him at [email protected].
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