Darktrace/Detect
Network detection and response (NDR) software
Network traffic analysis (NTA) software
Network security software
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What is Darktrace/Detect
Darktrace/Detect is a network detection and response (NDR) product that monitors network traffic and related telemetry to identify suspicious or anomalous activity and support incident investigation. It is used by security operations teams to detect threats such as lateral movement, command-and-control behavior, and unusual data transfers across on-premises and cloud-connected environments. The product emphasizes behavior-based detection and alerting derived from observed network patterns rather than relying only on predefined signatures. It typically integrates with existing security tooling to support triage and response workflows.
Behavior-based network detections
The product focuses on identifying deviations from normal network behavior to surface suspicious activity that may not match known signatures. This approach can help detect novel or low-and-slow threats that blend into standard traffic patterns. It is well-aligned to use cases such as lateral movement detection, unusual authentication patterns, and anomalous data flows. It also supports investigations by tying detections back to observed network communications.
Broad network visibility options
Darktrace/Detect is designed to ingest network telemetry from common deployment points such as SPAN/TAP and other network data sources, enabling monitoring across segments. This supports use cases where endpoint coverage is incomplete or where network-level evidence is required. It can be applied in mixed environments that include on-prem networks and cloud-connected traffic paths. The network-centric approach complements log- and endpoint-focused security programs.
SOC workflow and integrations
The product is commonly deployed as part of a SOC workflow where alerts need to be triaged, investigated, and escalated. It supports exporting alerts and context to other security systems to help operationalize detections. This can reduce manual correlation work when teams need to pivot from a network anomaly to related assets and activity. Integration capability is important in environments using multiple security platforms.
Alert tuning and baselining effort
Behavior-based detections often require an initial learning period and ongoing tuning to align with business-as-usual traffic. Environments with frequent network changes, high variability, or limited asset context can generate noisy alerts. Teams may need to invest time in refining policies, exclusions, and investigation playbooks. This can be a challenge for smaller SOCs with limited analyst capacity.
Limited without strong context
Network-only telemetry can lack user, endpoint, and application context needed to confirm impact and scope. Without enrichment from identity, endpoint, and asset inventory sources, investigations may require additional tools and manual validation. This can slow containment decisions when analysts need high-confidence attribution. Organizations often need integrations to close these context gaps.
Deployment depends on traffic access
Effective NDR requires reliable access to relevant network traffic, which can be difficult in segmented, encrypted, or cloud-native architectures. Encrypted traffic can reduce visibility into payload-level indicators, shifting reliance to metadata and behavioral signals. In some environments, obtaining SPAN/TAP coverage or cloud traffic mirroring introduces operational complexity. These constraints can affect detection fidelity and coverage.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Not publicly listed / Contact sales | N/A | Darktrace does not publish public pricing or standard tier details for Darktrace/Detect on its official website. Pricing is provided via tailored quotes after evaluation; see Darktrace "Get a demo" for trial and quote request. |
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Darktrace plc
Cambridge, United Kingdom
2013
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https://www.darktrace.com/
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