Lateral Movement Detection in Cybersecurity

This whitepaper addresses the critical issue of lateral movement detection in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of visibility into East-West network traffic. It outlines the challenges organizations face due to the lack of lateral visibility, which can lead to undetected threats, including malware and ransomware attacks. The document presents statistics indicating that a significant percentage of cyberattacks exploit visibility gaps, with 96% of lateral movement going undetected by traditional security tools. The paper details the evolution of network security, highlighting the need for deep observability in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It discusses the Gigamon Deep Observability Pipeline as a solution for enhancing network security by providing comprehensive visibility into internal communications. The whitepaper also lists seven reasons why organizations need to monitor East-West traffic, including detecting lateral movement, identifying insider risks, and strengthening incident response capabilities. Overall, it stresses the necessity for organizations to adapt their security strategies to address the complexities of modern network infrastructures.