Traffic Telemetry & Real-Time Visibility

Magic Stack provides high-fidelity traffic telemetry that delivers actionable visibility into network behavior while maintaining low processing overhead and a minimal memory footprint. Telemetry is collected inline with traffic flow to preserve performance and operational stability.

Why Traffic Telemetry Matters

Security teams rely on accurate telemetry to detect anomalies, investigate incidents, and validate policy effectiveness. Traditional monitoring approaches introduce latency and resource contention. Magic Stack is designed to observe traffic as it flows, enabling continuous visibility without disrupting workloads.

Telemetry Capabilities

Real-time flow and session visibility
Connection metadata and behavioral signals
Policy decision and enforcement telemetry
Anomaly indicators for east–west and north–south traffic
Export to SIEM, SOAR, and analytics platforms

Performance-Conscious Design

Telemetry collection is optimized to reduce per-event processing and avoid unnecessary data duplication. The design prioritizes efficient memory usage and predictable CPU behavior, allowing visibility to scale alongside traffic volume.

Threat Visibility Mapping (MITRE ATT&CK)

ATT&CK Technique	Observable Signal	Telemetry Insight
T1046	Network Service Scanning	Abnormal connection attempts and fan-out
T1071	Application Layer Protocol	Unexpected protocol usage patterns
T1095	Non-Standard Port	Port/protocol mismatches
T1041	Exfiltration Over C2 Channel	Sustained outbound flow anomalies

SOC Playbook Examples

Playbook: Abnormal Flow Volume
Detect traffic deviation → correlate with asset role → flag anomaly → notify SOC

Playbook: Protocol Misuse Detection
Identify port/protocol mismatch → capture flow metadata → escalate for investigation

Playbook: Lateral Movement Indicators
Detect unusual east–west communication → baseline comparison → trigger containment workflow

Security Controls Summary (RFP-Ready)

Control Area	Implementation	Standards Alignment
Traffic Visibility	Inline metadata observation	SOC 2
Telemetry Integrity	Event consistency and validation	ISO 27001
Analytics Integration	SIEM/SOAR export support	NIST CSF

Logging & Retention

Telemetry Type	Retention	Standards Alignment
Flow Metadata	30–90 days	SOC 2
Anomaly Events	180 days	ISO 27001
Administrative Actions	365 days	PCI DSS