A Trafficless Approach to Network Security

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Many cybersecurity tools rely on traffic monitoring to detect threats. While this method is common, it introduces privacy risks, compliance challenges, and visibility gaps. More importantly, traffic-based security solutions can only detect what is already visible, leaving unknown threats unchecked. A Trafficless Network Security approach eliminates these limitations, providing complete asset visibility without relying on traffic data.

With Layer 1 visibility, every network-connected device, whether IT, OT, IoT, managed, or unmanaged, is accurately detected and identified. This ensures Trafficless Network Security protection that uncovers hidden risks and strengthens cybersecurity posture.

The Flaws of Traffic-Based Security

Traffic monitoring has two major limitations:

Limited Device Visibility

Traditional network security tools require whitelisting known devices and maintaining an updated MAC address database. However, passive, MAC-less, and out-of-band devices remain undetected. Additionally, spoofed MAC addresses can bypass security measures, allowing rogue devices to infiltrate the network. A Trafficless Network Security approach eliminates these concerns by detecting devices without intercepting traffic.

Privacy and Compliance Concerns

Monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic introduces privacy risks and can conflict with regulatory requirements. Organizations should not have to compromise security for compliance. A Trafficless Network Security approach eliminates these concerns by detecting devices without intercepting traffic.

The Power of Trafficless Network Security Solutions

Sepio’s Trafficless Network Security approach transforms cybersecurity by leveraging Layer one visibility and advanced machine learning to create a digital fingerprint for every connected device. Unlike traffic-based solutions that focus on activity, Sepio focuses on device existence, ensuring a complete and accurate asset inventory.

With this proactive security model, organizations gain full visibility into their hardware infrastructure, preventing unauthorized devices from accessing the network. Additionally, Sepio’s solution eliminates privacy concerns by relying solely on physical layer data rather than monitoring network traffic, ensuring seamless compliance with regulatory standards.

Deployment is quick and hassle-free. Within 24 hours, Sepio provides full hardware visibility with minimal resource requirements. The solution integrates smoothly with existing security tools and operates without disrupting the network.

No one likes traffic. Skip it with Trafficless Network Security protection from Sepio. Schedule a demo today and secure your network with complete asset visibility.

September 6th, 2022