Why NetWitness Is the “Formula 1 Engine” of SOCs
Helmut Wahrmann, Mateusz Flak
2025.07.17

In cybersecurity, AI is crucial—but only if it’s powered by a solid infrastructure. Like a Formula 1 car, a high-performing SOC needs both intelligence and horsepower. NetWitness delivers just that.
Proven Legacy in Cyber Defense
Born from a U.S. government initiative in the 1990s, NetWitness now operates independently, trusted by government and defense organizations for its transparency, traceability, and predictive capabilities.

On-Premise Strength with Full Visibility
NetWitness excels in environments requiring maximum data sovereignty—defense, finance, and government—through its robust on-premises architecture. It securely manages and analyzes even air-gapped data without internet connectivity, maintaining data integrity and continuity.
Full-Packet Capture, Deep Insights
Unlike tools that rely on metadata, NetWitness uses full-packet capture for complete visibility into network activity. Analysts can reconstruct entire attack timelines, trace commands, and investigate weeks-old threats—critical for uncovering stealthy, multi-stage attacks.
Regulatory-Ready Forensics
With NIS2 regulations demanding detailed breach reports within 72 hours, NetWitness offers forensic-level visibility by capturing and storing all communications—not just alerts—supporting full event reconstruction and legal compliance.

Predictive Intelligence for Proactive Defense
Through its Before AI integration, NetWitness identifies risks—like suspicious domains or IPs—up to 90 days in advance.
EURO ONE is developing an AI Agent integrated into the NetWitness SOC platform, enabling teams to preempt attacks rather than merely react to them.
Business-Aware Cybersecurity
NetWitness embeds business context into threat data, helping analysts understand the operational impact of incidents. AI-assisted insights are enhanced with human oversight, making responses faster and more strategic.
AI Plus Human Expertise
While AI accelerates threat detection, human analysts remain vital for interpreting complex incidents. NetWitness supports this by enabling full traffic replays, detailed attack reconstruction, and the creation of new detection rules through generative AI—enhancing both speed and accuracy.
Conclusion
NetWitness blends AI, full-packet analysis, and predictive intelligence for unmatched visibility and control. With strong on-premise support and seamless integration options, it equips SOCs to stay ahead of evolving threats—powered further by EURO ONE’s AI innovation.
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