Use Cases

Vodafone needed to connect tools to diverse links at varying speeds through often incompatible physical media. They used the hybrid SmartNA-XL™ Ethernet TAP/Packet Broker with copper TAP modules to safely connect to copper links and aggregate the copy of traffic through their system to higher speed optical monitoring tool ports.

BP needed to connect multiple tools for monitoring and security of IT and OT systems. They used our Passive Fiber Optical TAPs in over 10 locations for centralized monitoring of critical information and operational systems, providing high level service assurance and robust protection against attacks that can cripple production.​

HSBC needed to measure performance of their networks against various SLAs and wanted to do tapping and aggregation with probes. We deployed modular ethernet TAPs, SmartNA™ and Passive Optical Fiber TAP, to meet their requirements, with additional benefits from these solutions to achieve zero latency and zero impact on their network.

The Stars Group needed to improve results coming from their tools. They used the hybrid SmartNA-XL™ Network TAP and Packet Broker with our Passive Fiber Optical TAPs to achieve physical media conversion, traffic aggregation from four links to two IDS systems and monitoring tools needed to achieve 100% network visibility.​

Major League Baseball needed to safely connect their monitoring equipment to network links for video traffic to be sent to the replay booth. Our Bypass TAPs provided a range of features, such as network availability, service assurance and reliability. With our network TAPs, MLB were able to ​keep the network traffic flowing, even if the monitoring equipment goes offline.

This US Government Agency needed to connect seven specific security and monitoring tools to network links. The security tools requiring real-time access and the monitoring tools requiring a copy of all traffic. They used two independent SmartNA-XL™ modular Ethernet TAPs that successfully connected these seven tools to a single critical link.

Darktrace needed to achieve machine-to-machine learning for a dynamic machine-driven network visibility and security architecture. They used the SmartNA-PortPlus™ API integration to allow the computer to autonomously control traffic flows from network links. This allows Darktrace to write software that automatically controls the filtering and port mapping functions in the SmartNA-PortPlus.

Bourne Leisure needed to connect their specialized tools to live network links without impacting reliability and availability. They used our Network TAP SmartNA-XL™ to aggregate critical links, convert media, connect and manage new security tools to enhance ROI. The mix of multi-mode fiber, single-mode fiber and copper links help them achieve their goals.

Airbus needed to deploy solutions to receive accurate information on their aircraft testing. They used our Network TAPs to capture and monitor important testing data that transmits through their network. Our ethernet TAPs also provided them no impact and no intrusion to their network, to ensure complete accuracy of the test results.

The state of Maryland’s Department of Information Technology faced challenges transitioning from traditional voice services to IP-based ones, including network complexity, performance issues, and security concerns. The SmartNA-XL™ deployment with multiple interfaces streamlined operations, enhancing overall network efficiency and reliability.

Despite making a significant investment in security systems to detect malware, the institution was nevertheless a victim of cyberattacks. Therefore, Network Critical recommended INVIKTUS™ after a thorough review of their choices. This Zero Trust cybersecurity solution helped preserve data, prevent future cyber threats, and stay within budget.

The initial problem of the hospital was securing the network from the inside. IoT medical devices such as video cameras and HVAC systems that play a role in healthcare operations are crucial to patient care. They used INVIKTUS™, a Zero-Trust security solution, to protect against network breaches, and build robust security in the network infrastructure.