Arista NDR
Network detection and response (NDR) software
Network traffic analysis (NTA) software
Network security software
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What is Arista NDR
Arista NDR is a network detection and response product that analyzes network traffic and related telemetry to identify suspicious activity and support incident investigation. It is used by security operations teams to monitor east-west and north-south traffic, prioritize detections, and accelerate triage with network evidence. The product aligns closely with environments that already use Arista networking and visibility components, and it emphasizes network-centric detection workflows rather than endpoint-only telemetry.
Network-centric detection coverage
The product focuses on detecting threats that manifest in network communications, including lateral movement and command-and-control patterns. This can provide visibility in segments where endpoint agents are not feasible or where unmanaged devices exist. It supports investigations by tying detections to observed network conversations and metadata.
Fits Arista network ecosystems
Arista NDR is positioned to integrate well with Arista’s networking and traffic visibility stack, which can simplify deployment in Arista-heavy environments. Using existing network telemetry sources can reduce the need for additional sensors in some designs. This can be operationally attractive for teams standardizing on a single networking vendor.
Supports SOC triage workflows
NDR-style workflows typically provide alert context, timelines, and pivoting from detections to related traffic evidence. This helps analysts validate whether activity is benign or malicious and identify impacted hosts. The network evidence can complement SIEM and endpoint tools during incident response.
Best value in Arista stacks
Organizations without significant Arista network infrastructure may not realize the same deployment and integration advantages. In mixed-vendor networks, data collection and operational fit can require more design work. Buyers should validate supported telemetry sources and any dependencies on Arista components.
NDR is not full XDR
As an NDR product, it primarily centers on network telemetry rather than comprehensive endpoint, identity, and cloud control-plane signals. Many security programs still need separate tools for endpoint prevention/response and identity-focused detections. Integration with SIEM/SOAR and endpoint platforms should be confirmed for end-to-end response workflows.
Tuning and data volume overhead
Network analytics platforms can generate high event volumes and require tuning to reduce false positives and align detections to the organization’s environment. Packet/flow retention and enrichment can increase storage and processing requirements. Teams should plan for ongoing content tuning, baselining, and operational ownership.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / SKU (from Arista datasheet) | Price (as listed on arista.com) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Switch Sensor SKUs: SS-NDR-G-SWITCH-1M (tiers: Up to 149 switches / 150-499 switches / 500+ switches) | Not published on arista.com — contact Arista for pricing | Sensor form-factor built into Arista switches; tiering by number of switches. (See Arista NDR datasheet for capacities and supported switches). cite |
| Virtual Sensor SKUs: SS-NDR-SVV.5-1M, SS-NDR-SVV1-1M, SS-NDR-SVV5-1M | Not published on arista.com — contact Arista for pricing | Virtual sensor capacities: up to 500 Mbps, up to 1 Gbps, up to 5 Gbps respectively (model names include "-1M" indicating 1-month term in the published SKUs). cite |
| Appliance / Nucleus / All‑in‑one hardware models: DCA-NDR-S100, DCA-NDR-S1, DCA-NDR-S5, DCA-NDR-S10, DCA-NDR-NB10, DCA-NDR-A5, DCA-NDR-CC | Not published on arista.com — contact Arista for pricing | Hardware appliance product numbers and performance/capacity details are listed in Arista NDR datasheet (storage, CPU, throughput). Pricing not published; procurement is via direct sales/partners. cite |
| Switch-based software SKUs (software-on-switch sensors): SS-NDR-G-SWITCH-1M, SS-NDR-G-T1-1M, SS-NDR-G-T2-1M | Not published on arista.com — contact Arista for pricing | Tiering by number of switches (Up to 149 / 150-499 / 500+); these are sensor-only licenses for supported Arista switches. cite |
| Licensing model (term examples shown by SKU): "-1M" SKUs (monthly) | Not published on arista.com — contact Arista for pricing | Arista publishes SKU naming that includes a "1M" suffix (1-month term) in the datasheet; actual term lengths and pricing are not published on the public site and require contacting Arista or partners. cite |
Notes: All price cells intentionally marked as "Not published on arista.com — contact Arista for pricing" because Arista's official product pages and datasheet list SKUs, capacities, and deployment modes but do not publish list prices or published per-user/per-device fees. For details and quotations users are directed to contact Arista sales or authorized resellers via the vendor site. cite
Seller details
Arista Networks, Inc.
Santa Clara, California, USA
2004
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