This workflow demonstrates how Profitap's IOTA solution can bolster critical network security. In today’s landscape, where cybersecurity threats are constant, monitoring and securing network traffic is essential for any business.
IOTA helps track incoming TCP connections into a network. Using the TCP analysis dashboard helps identify and analyze these connections. By setting the destination IP address to the firewall’s external IP, you can view all TCP connections moving through the firewall, which is critical for spotting potential unauthorized access attempts.
It’s important to identify unexpected open ports, specifically port 8080, which should not be active in our analysis scenario. After identifying unnecessary open ports, the next step is to update the firewall rules to block unwanted access, ensuring a tighter security perimeter.
In addition to monitoring TCP connections, the IOTA can analyze SSL/TLS connections. Using the SSL/TLS overview tool, he showed how network engineers can quickly pinpoint weak encryption ciphers in the network. For example, we discovered that IoT devices, such as smart lightbulbs, were using weak ciphers for HTTPS communication, posing potential risks.
By drilling into the server’s details, IOTA reveals devices using weak encryption, their geographical location, DNS name, and associated IP addresses. Network administrators can isolate and address vulnerabilities with this information, enforcing strong encryption standards across all devices.
Profitap IOTA is a powerful tool for network engineers seeking to maintain control over inbound connections and encryption practices. By identifying both open ports and weak SSL/TLS ciphers, IOTA allows administrators to proactively strengthen their network's defenses against unauthorized access and weak encryption practices.
Stay secure by leveraging IOTA’s comprehensive traffic analysis tools to mitigate threats before they cause damage.
Watch the whole workflow in this video presented by Mike Pennacci.