Network probe: Network monitoring and management tool

Abstract

Nowadays, there are many risks associated with computer networks, some of them can be eliminated with network probes. This paper is focused on the developed BUT network probe as a tool representing a hardware protection element of the network. Furthermore, the basics of IDS and IPS systems are described, including their possible applications. The basic concept of the network probe, the description of its basic parts and the created user interface are discussed. The last part is focused on the testing of hardware components that directly affect the proper functioning. The test results showed that the BUT network probe is able to perform network traffic analysis even at its maximum load.