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Published: january 15, 2026

Identity at the center of network security: how ExtraHop helps detect threats in real-time

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In the era of hybrid work, cloud solutions, and a constantly growing number of SaaS applications, IT security takes on a whole new meaning. The traditional approach to network protection, based solely on traffic monitoring or event analysis, is not sufficient. Today, the most important question is not only “what” is happening on the network, but above all – “who” is behind it.

Modern IT environments are increasingly complex: employees connect remotely, use multiple accounts and devices, and companies collaborate with dozens of partners and suppliers. Each of these elements is a potential entry point for attackers.

Cybercriminals are increasingly using compromised login data to move around the corporate network like authorized users – stealing data, encrypting resources, or spreading ransomware. That’s why identifying users and their behaviors in real-time becomes key to effective defense.

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EXTRAHOP REVEALX

The ExtraHop RevealX solution enables linking every network activity to a specific person. This way, SOC analysts gain full context: they not only see what is happening on the network but also who is responsible, from which device they are operating, and which protocols are being used.

The ExtraHop RevealX platform offers a range of features that enable complete visibility and effective analysis of user activities on the network, including:

Full user visibility and search – quick access to detailed metadata, devices, and associated activities, allowing a complete understanding of the context of network activities.
Advanced behavior analysis – monitoring anomalies, detecting lateral movement, and tracking activity in protocols like SMB, RDP, NTLM, or Kerberos.
Incident prioritization – filtering alerts by users, which facilitates focusing on accounts with the highest risk level and reduces informational noise from technical accounts.
Accelerated investigations – immediate linking of users to detected threats, significantly shortening response and incident confirmation time.

This allows security teams to quickly assess the so-called blast radius, the extent of potential damage – finding out which systems the infected user accessed, what data might have been exposed, and how widely the incident impacted the organization’s infrastructure.

ExtraHop continually enhances its NDR platform so that user identity is not just another analysis parameter, but the main starting point in the investigation process. Thanks to intelligently integrated workflows, analysts can quickly connect user actions with network activity, gaining a full picture of the situation.

As an official distributor of ExtraHop solutions, we help organizations implement technologies that combine network analytics with user behavior analysis, providing visibility, context, and security in real-time. If you want to learn how ExtraHop solutions can enhance your organization’s security and help detect threats faster, feel free to contact us!

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