Network traffic analysis (NTA) is the act of monitoring network availability. NTA is able to identify anomalous activities that may indicate operational or security issues. Some of the operational issues NTA can reveal by gathering a real-time and historical record, may include network slowdowns. NTA can also detect issues, such as Malware (including ransomware incursions), and the active use of susceptible protocols and ciphers. By improving internal visibility, NTA is able to curtail blind spots, ending these vulnerabilities.