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FVDR Network Sensor · Patented

The Sensor That Makes FVDR Possible

Continuous full PCAP capture via hardware network TAPs. Every packet captured. Every alert forensically validated. Every log cross-referenced against network truth. Without this sensor, you’re trusting compromised systems to tell the truth.

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100%
Packet Visibility
0
Packet Loss
90+
Days PCAP Retention
PATENTED
FVDR Technology

The Problem

You Can’t Trust Compromised Systems to Tell the Truth

Traditional security tools rely on logs generated by the systems they’re supposed to be protecting. But once an attacker gains access, those logs can be deleted, modified, or fabricated. Your SIEM is only as honest as the systems feeding it.

Logs Can Be Deleted

First thing attackers do is clear event logs and disable logging services.

Logs Can Be Fabricated

Sophisticated attackers inject false log entries to create misleading trails.

Logs Have Gaps

Log sampling, rotation, and agent failures create blind spots attackers exploit.

The FVDR sensor solves this by capturing network truth - packets that cannot be tampered with.

What Makes It Different

Four Pillars of Network Truth

Forensically Validated

Patented technology ensures every alert is backed by immutable forensic evidence.

Court-admissible chain of custody from packet to prosecution.

Continuous Full PCAP

Full packet capture of all network traffic - not samples, not metadata, not NetFlow.

100% network visibility with zero blind spots or gaps.

First-Source Logs

Direct collection from original sources, eliminating tampering risks.

Cryptographically validated from source to storage.

Hardware TAPs Only

Hardware network TAPs ensure zero packet loss and complete visibility.

No SPAN port limitations, no dropped packets, no compromises.

Forensic Validation Process

How FVDR Turns Untrusted Data Into Trusted Intelligence

1

Untrusted Logs Arrive

Endpoint telemetry, SIEM alerts, firewall logs, and cloud events stream in from various sources. These are inherently untrusted - they come from systems an attacker may have already compromised.

2

FVDR Cross-Validation

Every log entry is compared against continuous full PCAP data captured by hardware TAPs. The network cannot lie - packets are the ground truth.

3

Forensic Verification

Logs that match network reality are validated. Logs with no corresponding network evidence are flagged - they may be fabricated by malware or missing critical context.

4

Evidence Package

Validated alerts ship with complete forensic evidence - PCAP extracts, session timelines, chain of custody records. Ready for incident response, legal proceedings, or regulatory disclosure.

Business Impact

Why Forensic Validation Matters

Zero Unvalidated Alerts

Every alert is verified against actual network traffic before it reaches your team.

Court-Admissible Evidence

Complete chain of custody from packet to prosecution. Meet SEC 4-day disclosure requirements.

Ransomware Recovery

Identify the exact breach moment, affected systems, and lateral movement path with forensic certainty.

Compliance Ready

Built for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX, CMMC, and SEC disclosure timelines. Evidence that stands up.

100%
Packet Visibility
No sampling. No gaps. No blind spots. No compromises.

See It In Action

Interactive Demonstrations

FVDR Validation in Action

Watch how FVDR validates logs against continuous packet capture

Incoming Logs

FVDR Processing

Validating Against PCAP

Comparing log entry #0 with network truth

Packet Analysis
Chain of Custody Verification
Forensic Validation

Validated Results

Validated logs will appear here

The Difference

Traditional SIEM vs. FVDR Validated Alerts

Traditional SIEM Alerts

  • Based on potentially compromised log sources
  • No verification against actual network traffic
  • High false positive rates (70–90%)
  • Missing critical events due to log gaps
  • Attackers can delete or modify logs
  • No forensic evidence for response

70–90% false positive rate

FVDR Validated Alerts

  • Verified against continuous packet capture
  • Immutable network truth as ground source
  • Zero unvalidated alerts
  • Complete visibility with no blind spots
  • Network TAPs cannot be tampered with
  • Court-admissible forensic evidence

Zero unvalidated alerts

Under the Hood

Three-Layer Architecture

Capture Layer

  • Hardware TAPs (no SPAN ports)
  • 10G / 40G / 100G line-rate capture
  • Zero packet loss guarantee
  • Out-of-band collection
  • Full duplex capture

Processing Layer

  • Real-time stream processing
  • SmartPCAP intelligent filtering
  • Automated threat detection
  • Machine learning behavioral analysis
  • Cross-source correlation engine

Storage Layer

  • 90+ days continuous PCAP retention
  • Compressed & encrypted at rest
  • Instant session replay capability
  • Chain of custody maintained
  • Forensic-grade indexing

Flexible Deployment

Deployment Options

On-Premise Sensor

Physical appliance deployed at network ingress/egress points via hardware TAPs.

  • 1U rack-mount
  • 10G/40G/100G interfaces
  • Passive out-of-band
  • 90+ day PCAP storage

Virtual Sensor

Software sensor for virtualized environments, capturing east-west traffic between VMs.

  • VMware / Hyper-V / KVM
  • Virtual TAP integration
  • Container-aware capture
  • Cloud-native deployment

Cloud Sensor

Cloud-native packet capture for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

  • VPC traffic mirroring
  • Multi-cloud support
  • API-level capture
  • Auto-scaling architecture

The Foundation

The Sensor That Fuels CyberDNA

The FVDR Network Sensor is the core intelligence source that powers the entire CyberDNA platform. Without forensically validated network data, every other data source - endpoint telemetry, cloud logs, SIEM events - remains inherently untrusted.

With FVDR, those same data sources become forensically corroborated. The sensor transforms your security stack from “probably fine” to “provably true.”

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Without FVDR

Endpoint says “clean” → SIEM says “clean” → You believe it → Attacker hides for 287 days

With FVDR

Endpoint says “clean” → FVDR says “DISPUTED: C2 beacon detected in PCAP” → Threat neutralized in hours

See What Your Current Tools Are Missing

Deploy an FVDR sensor in your environment at no cost. The Proof of Vigilance reveals what’s actually happening on your network.

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