ntop - High Performance Network Monitoring
ntop is a leading provider of high-performance network monitoring solutions, leveraging open source software and commodity hardware to deliver powerful tools for network traffic analysis and security. Founded in 1998, ntop offers a suite of products designed for various networking needs, from packet capture to deep packet inspection and traffic recording.
Key Features
- Packet Capture: Utilize PF_RING for wire-speed packet capture and transmission, with zero-copy distribution across threads and applications.
- Traffic Recording: Achieve 100 Gbit lossless recording with n2disk, supporting industry-standard PCAP format and precise replay via disk2n.
- Network Probe: Export and collect NetFlow/IPFIX data with nProbe, featuring plugins for L7 content inspection and high-speed capabilities with nProbe Cento.
- Traffic Analysis: Perform web-based analysis with ntopng, offering persistent statistics, historical data storage, and identity management.
- Deep Packet Inspection: Identify hundreds of L7 protocols using nDPI, enhancing visibility into network traffic.
- Hardware Appliances: Deploy solutions like nBox Mini for compact, all-in-one network monitoring.
Use Cases
- Enterprise IT: Monitor and secure large-scale networks with detailed traffic insights and cyber incident notifications.
- ISPs and Telcos: Handle high-speed traffic analysis and recording for quality of experience (QoE) monitoring.
- Cybersecurity: Detect and mitigate threats using advanced DPI and flow-based analysis.
- Research and Development: Leverage open source tools for custom network solutions and academic studies.
ntop's commitment to open source ensures accessibility and customization, making it a preferred choice for network professionals seeking robust, scalable monitoring solutions.
