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Passive vs active inventory — why network scanning alone is not enough
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Passive vs active inventory — why network scanning alone is not enough
Learn how passive inventory differs from active scanning and why continuous traffic observation provides a more complete view of the network.
Marcin Kaźmierczak
07/08/2026
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Network monitoring and network visibility – traffic analysis as the foundation of cybersecurity visibility
Discover how network monitoring and full traffic visibility form the foundation of effective cybersecurity and resilient IT infrastructure.
Marcin Kaźmierczak
01/10/2025
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Whitepaper
Controlling Hybrid Networks Through Automatic Inventory of Resources
Gain complete visibility and control over your distributed infrastructure using automated and passive inventory methods.
Marcin Kaźmierczak
24/07/2025
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Out-of-the Box Network Performance Monitoring
Sycope & Garland Technologies partnership-monitor and respond to events with confidence, knowing you’re seeing the complete network traffic.
Marcin Kaźmierczak
03/06/2025
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What is NetFlow and how is this protocol used in practise?
Information about streams of data flowing through network devices is referred to as NetFlow. Switches and routers, as well as other components, collect and store data about traffic transmitted across the network.
Paweł Drzewiecki
03/06/2025
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Detecting resources and their connections based on NetFlow clients, servers, applications, and other network elements
Let's discuss what we can obtain by creating an inventory using NetFlow packets.
Maciej Wilamowski
22/05/2025
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Controlling hybrid networks through automatic inventory of resources, applications, and their connections
Network and application resource inventory is an integral part of infrastructure management.
Paweł Drzewiecki
22/05/2025
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Root cause analysis for increased traffic from another country
Master network insights with Sycope's Trend Dashboards - track traffic, drill into anomalies, and optimize performance effortlessly!
Maciej Wilamowski
22/05/2025
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How to detect network artifacts related to APT28 in Sycope?
Detecting network artefacts related to APT28 involves a combination of network monitoring, threat intelligence, and security best practices.
Marcin Kaźmierczak
21/05/2025
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NPM and NDR: Complementary Tools for Network Security and Performance
Network security and performance are two primary concerns for any organization that relies heavily on its network infrastructure.
Paweł Drzewiecki
21/05/2025
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