What is an extrusion scan

During an extrusion scan all in and out going network traffic is monitored for a certain time. Such a monitoring scan is performed in two parts first a short scan of two or three days to get in impression of the size and sort of traffic. Based on this input a longer monitoring time, dependent on the type, size and demands of the organisation, is performed. It is also possible to instigate a full packet scan for certains types of systems and/or traffic. All the gathered data is (off line) analysed for traces of malicious activity. Dependent on the findings mitigating actions are adviced.

Extrusino Scan
Example diagram extrusino scan

As is evident the tools which Secure Connection has to is disposal, common open source as well as in house developed, are more than adequate to perform most types of scans in many different environments.