Fiber Network Operator Avoids Latency of Deep Packet Inspection and Gains Ability to Scale Seamlessly
Israel-based AI-driven Next-Generation (NG) Network Detection and Response (NDR) startup Cynamics announced a successful deployment for Underline, an open-access fibre network operator. Cynamics’ unique AI-based, next-generation solution has given Underline complete network visibility from day one while collecting less than 1 per cent of network traffic.
Underline is an intelligent infrastructure platform with a full-service solution to design, finance, construct and operate open-access fibre networks for US communities. As a greenfield company, Underline was looking for a cybersecurity solution built from the ground up along with its network infrastructure. The company needed to neutralise security incidents in real-time but knew that the standard NDR solutions that use deep packet inspection wouldn’t scale. This led them to Cynamics, which uses standard, built-in sampling techniques to minimise resource demand on the network. This solution is currently deployed in Underline’s first market, Colorado Springs, CO, and will work in their upcoming markets: Fountain, CO and Salinas, CA.
With Cynamics, Underline is experiencing benefits that include:
- Rapid deployment and simple installation: Underline deployed the Cynamics solution in less than 15 minutes following a successful proof of concept. Cynamics requires no network changes or modifications.
- Ease of management: Cynamics requires little to no management by Underline, working behind the scenes to monitor the network and report any potential threats as they arise.
- Minimal resource demand: Cynamics uses advanced sampling techniques to minimise resource demand on the network. The solution collects less than 1 per cent of network traffic to infer 100 per cent visibility into network threats, without blind spots or latency.
Jason White, vice president of technology, Underline, said: “Having a state-of-the-art, autonomous, AI-based solution watching our network 24/7 has created great peace of mind. We couldn’t be happier with the team or the product. This partnership has been instrumental for Underline’s growth and security posture.”
Eyal Elyashiv, co-founder and CEO, Cynamics, said: “Companies like Underline need complete network visibility that can grow with them, and that doesn’t expand their threat landscape or create latency issues. We’re proud to offer a solution that meets all these criteria and more, and we look forward to Underline’s ongoing success.”
