As a testament to its efficiency in network detection and security, Progress Flowmon emerged as a network detection and response (NDR) leader in the prestigious Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix™.
The SPARK Matrix recognizes solutions that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation and customer satisfaction through specific criteria. The report provides an overview of NDR sector and can serve as a guide for IT teams seeking to deploy an effective NDR solution.
The Progress Flowmon team is proud to be featured in this report, as it highlights the positive impact Flowmon has on security and network administrators worldwide. In this blog, we’ll explain why Quadrant selected Flowmon as a leading NDR solution.
What Makes Flowmon a Leading Product?
In the report, Quadrant’s analysts defined what makes a network detection and response solution. The organization views NDR solutions as those that leverage “non-signature-based techniques, including AI-driven analytics and zero-trust architecture, to continuously monitor, detect and respond to suspicious activities within enterprise networks.”
Quadrant points out how Flowmon enables security professionals to effectively detect and proactively respond to cyberthreats in real time. The analysts also focus on how users can identify and unveil hidden threats, thanks to the AI and machine learning capabilities of Flowmon. Quadrant notes how organizations can receive a more unified view of their infrastructure as Flowmon can be deployed across on-premises, cloud or hybrid environments. Quadrant highlights the usability of Flowmon, both in terms of its easy-to-use functionality and its ability to be integrated with other security solutions.
“With its strong focus on integration and operational efficiency, Flowmon is well-positioned to meet the evolving security needs of modern enterprises, making it a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture,” the report stated.
How Does Quadrant Solutions Select a Leader?
Quadrant identifies network detection and response leaders based on two criteria: Technology Excellence and Customer Impact.
To determine leaders in the Technology Excellence category, Quadrant analyzes a solution’s technical capabilities and the value they can provide to a company. The following are four of the eight parameters the analysts use to measure Technology Excellence.
- Network Monitoring and Analytics: Provides significant visibility into the network with insights into threat activity and leverages this data to detect inefficiencies.
- Threat Detection: Enables using non-signature-based techniques to identify suspicious network traffic.
- Alert, Investigation and Case Management: Leverages data collected from previous threats to identify and stop emerging threats before they reach the Enterprise IT Systems.
- Integration and Interoperability: Offers a platform that supports integration with numerous technologies, prebuilt out-of-the-box integrations and open API support and services.
In the Customer Impact category, Quadrant evaluates how a user will experience and benefit from deploying an NDR solution. Here are four of the seven parameters analysts use to guide their assessment.
- Product Strategy and Performance: Demonstrates multiple aspects of product strategy and performance including product availability, price-to-performance ratio, excellence in GTM strategy and other product-specific parameters.
- Market Presence: Exhibits revenue, client base and market growth along with a presence in various geographical regions and industry verticals.
- Ease of Deployment and Use: Provides clients with a superior deployment experience that supports flexible deployment or demonstrates superior purchase, implementation and usage experience.
- Customer Service Excellence: Demonstrates a capability to provide a range of professional services from consulting, training and support.
What’s Coming Next for Flowmon?
As Flowmon continues to evolve, its recognition on the SPARK Matrix demonstrates how effective the solution is at unveiling even the most hidden of network threats. IT professionals who prioritize security can look forward to even more innovative features and enhancements that will reinforce the leadership position of Flowmon.
We encourage you to download the report and read how Flowmon can help support your team’s network detection and observability efforts.