Application Filtering Intelligence Technical Brief

This technical brief outlines the functionalities and benefits of Gigamon Application Filtering Intelligence (AFI), a component of Gigamon Application Intelligence. AFI provides Layer 7 visibility and control over applications by utilizing deep packet inspection (DPI) to identify and filter network traffic. The document details how AFI helps network operations, cloud operations, and security operations teams manage high volumes of network traffic effectively. It explains the process of filtering out low-risk traffic, allowing security tools to focus on high-risk applications, thereby optimizing performance and enhancing security posture. The brief also describes use cases for AFI, including monitoring different sites, identifying rogue applications, and managing bandwidth by application. Furthermore, it discusses compliance requirements and the importance of monitoring custom applications. The conclusion emphasizes the potential of AFI to improve the efficiency of security tools and mitigate malware threats within encrypted traffic.