Pick two of the IDS traffic analysis tools below and compare/contrast them in detail. Create a matrix to summarize your information.

• SolarWinds Network Traffic Monitor & Analysis Tool
• Paessler Network Analysis Tool
• NetFort LANGuardian
• Manage Engine NetFlow Analyzer
• Cacti
• FortiGate
• Guardicore
• LogicMonitor
• Wireshark
• NetFlow
• PRTG Network Monitor

Give a summary overviewing and comparing the tools and recommending a selection.

1. As supporting material, a single page matrix for each tool is required. A matrix with three columns is required.
2. Area see below (e.g. Access Control, Firewall)
3. Whether that area is supported by the tool
4. Notes/discussion stating how it is managed, protects, et If it does not cover an area, state that it does not or whether you could definitely find out.

   Matrix Example

   TOOL	AREA	Performs (Y/N/Somewhat)	COMMENTS
   XYZ	Authentication & Authorization	How? How well? Supporting statement(s) as to your assessment

   The following areas should be researched in each tool

5. Authentication and Authorization
6. Network Access Control
7. Anomaly detection
8. Intrusion Detection and Prevention
9. Data loss prevent (DLP)
10. Endpoint security
11. Network/LAN segmentation
12. Virtual private network (VPN)
13. Support for Wired and Wireless Networks
14. Support for Cloud versus On-Premise
15. Mobile Device Management
16. Costs (per user, per server, etc.)