What are the benefits of NetFlow?

NetFlow is a network protocol that collects metadata about the IP traffic flowing across network devices such as routers, switches and hosts¹. NetFlow data has many benefits for network performance monitoring and optimization, such as:

• Understanding traffic flow to maximize throughput and avoid congestion¹.
• Ensuring adequate bandwidth capacity and best planning for network growth¹.
• Heightening cybersecurity protection by detecting anomalies, intrusions and attacks¹.
• Identifying excessive bandwidth utilization or unexpected application traffic³.
• Planning upgrades more efficiently in terms of the number of ports, routing devices and other needs¹.