Corelight

Corelight is a leading network detection and response (NDR) platform that empowers cybersecurity teams to gain unparalleled visibility into their network traffic and detect threats with speed and precision. Designed for security operations centers (SOCs), incident response teams, and enterprise security professionals, Corelight transforms raw network data into actionable intelligence by leveraging open-source Zeek (formerly Bro) technology combined with advanced analytics. The platform is ideal for organizations seeking to strengthen their cyber defenses by improving threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities across complex, high-volume network environments. The core problem Corelight solves is the lack of comprehensive, real-time visibility into network traffic, which often leads to delayed threat detection and incomplete forensic investigations. Traditional security tools can miss subtle indicators of compromise hidden within network metadata, resulting in costly breaches and prolonged incident response cycles. Corelight addresses these challenges by capturing detailed network metadata and converting it into rich, structured logs that provide deep insights into network activity. This empowers security teams to detect threats early, understand attacker behavior, and respond decisively—ultimately reducing dwell time and mitigating risk. Key features of Corelight include high-fidelity network traffic capture, comprehensive protocol analysis, enriched metadata generation, and seamless integration with SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms. Corelight sensors provide scalable deployment options across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, supporting encrypted traffic analysis and anomaly detection. Use cases span threat hunting, incident response, network forensics, compliance auditing, and proactive monitoring. Corelight’s ability to deliver high-resolution network data in near real-time significantly enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of security operations. The market impact of Corelight is profound in today’s cybersecurity landscape, where network complexity and sophisticated threats continue to escalate. Organizations that adopt Corelight gain a strategic advantage by transforming their network data into a powerful source of truth for detecting and investigating cyber threats. This not only enhances security posture but also streamlines compliance efforts and reduces operational costs associated with prolonged breaches. As cyberattacks grow more advanced, Corelight stands out as a trusted platform that bridges the gap between raw network data and actionable security intelligence.

Corelight distinguishes itself from competitors through its foundation on the open-source Zeek framework, advanced data enrichment capabilities, scalable architecture, and deep integration ecosystem. While many NDR platforms offer network traffic analysis, Corelight’s unique use of Zeek enables it to provide the most detailed and customizable network telemetry available, giving security teams unprecedented visibility into network behavior. In terms of performance, Corelight sensors efficiently capture and process large volumes of network traffic with minimal latency, ensuring real-time visibility even in high-speed environments. Its architecture supports distributed deployment, allowing organizations to monitor diverse network segments without sacrificing performance. This scalability is crucial for enterprises with expansive or geographically dispersed networks.

• Small Businesses (1-99)
• Mid Market (100-500)
• Enterprise (500+)