Network Detection & Response (NDR)
Gain deep, contextual visibility into threats that evade traditional tools across east-west traffic, unmanaged devices, and hybrid infrastructure.
Why NDRA is a Modern Essential
Perimeter-based defenses no longer provide complete coverage. Threats often bypass them through compromised credentials, lateral movement, or unmanaged assets. Network Detection & Response shifts focus to what your network can observe and verify, live traffic, abnormal behavior, and context-rich relationships.
At IVI, we help clients deploy intelligent NDR solutions, with a focus on Arista NDR (Awake) and Palo Alto XDR, integrated seamlessly into your preferred SIEM. Our approach surfaces the most critical threats, without adding noise and tunes detection models to the reality of your network.
Key Business Objectives:
- Identity lateral movement, insider threats, and behavioral anomalies
- Detect unmanaged or shadow assets operating within your network
- Reduce mean time to detect and respond with signal-rich telemetry
- Integrate threat detection directly into your existing SOC workflows
- Build policy enforcement strategies informed by real network behavior
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What IVI Delivers
Visibility Mapping & Strategy
We identity where visibility exists today: flow logs, SPANs, tap points and where coverage is missing. We architect a telemetry layer that feeds meaningful data into NDR and XDR platforms.
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NDR/XDR Platform Alignment
We deploy and tune platforms like Arista NDR (Awake) and Palo Alto Cortex XDR, with attention to detection models, alert thresholds, and identity-aware context.
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Integration with Your SIEM
Our team integrates all detection output, (Arista, Palo Alto, or others) into your chosen SIEM platform (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.) ensuring normalized, actionable event flows.
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Threat Modeling & Alert Tuning
We configure policies and detections to reflect your environment not generic baselines. We apply models like MITRE ATT&CK and tailor risk scoring to your assets and workflows.
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Live Validation & Threat Simulation
We run threat simulations and red-team techniques to validate detections, confirm event routing, and refine alert logic for accuracy and relevance.
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Operational Readiness & Runbooks
We help build SOC-aligned response playbooks, establish escalation criteria, and hand off visualizations and queries to ensure your team is ready to act.
Technology Focus Areas
Arista NDR (Awake Security) : Full deployment and tuning of of entity-based detection across users, devices, and unmanaged assets. Identity integration, SPAN/TAP optimization, and ML model refinement.
Palo Alto Cortex XDR: Unified visibility across endpoint and network layers. Detection rule creation, integration with firewalls and Prisma Access, and enrichment for SIEM pipelines.
SIEM Integrations: Full ingestion and mapping of alerts into Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, or custom tools. Event normalization, correlation logic, and enrichment with network context.
Typical Project Flow
Traffic and data access review
NDR/XDR platform evaluation or deployment
Integration with SIEM and SOC workflows
Detection tuning and simulation
Visualization and alert documentation
Enablement and ongoing performance tuning
Outcomes You Can Expect
- Fast, accurate identification of high-risk threats
- Visibility into lateral movement, insider behavior, and unmanaged devices
- Reduced false positives and analyst fatigue
- Actionable alerts delivered directly to your SOC tools
- Stronger enforcements models backed by behavioral insight
Frequently Asked Questions
How is NDR different from a traditional IDS or firewall?
Traditional intrusion detection systems and firewalls rely on static signatures or port-level rules. NDR uses machine learning, behavioral analysis, and context correlation to detect threats like lateral movement, insider activity, or misuse that evade standard detection. It operates inside your environment, not just at the edge.
What platforms does IVI deploy for NDR?
We specialize in deploying and optimizing Arista NDR (Awake Security) and integrating it with your broader architecture. We also support XDR platforms like Palo Alto Cortex XDR and ensure both feed into your SIEM, SOC, and ticketing workflows with actionable fidelity.
Does NDR require installing agents on endpoints?
No. That's what sets it apart. NDR inspects network metadata and flow behavior without requiring endpoint software. It's especially valuable in environments where endpoints are unmanaged, legacy, or spread across hybrid infrastructures.
What kind of threats does NDR detect?
NDR surfaces threats like:
-Lateral movement by compromised accounts
-Command-and-control traffic
-Insider misuse or data exfiltration
-Unusual communication patterns between devices or subnets
-Shadow IT and unauthorized devices
It gives visibility where EDR and perimeter defenses often can't.
How is NDR different from XDR?
NDR focuses on the network layer. XDR (Extended Detection and Response) correlates signals from endpoints, identity, and cloud sources. We help clients integrate both, ensuring that network-derived insights from Arista or similar tools feed into broader XDR and SIEM pipelines.
Can NDR integrate with our existing SIEM or SOAR platform?
Yes. We ensure NDR feeds into your Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, or custom SOC platform, with tunable thresholds, context enrichment, and playbook triggers for automation.
How long does it take to start getting value from NDR?
In most cases, within days of deployment. We often start in a monitor-only mode that surfaces unknown, risky traffic patterns, and attack simulations, so your team can start remediating before enforcement is ever enabled.
