NetScope Alerts is an internet usage and security alerting module within the NetScope platform. It monitors network traffic and generates alerts based on bandwidth consumption, internet misuse, and security events. Key capabilities include: - **Bandwidth Monitoring Alerts:** Alerts are triggered when internet usage reaches configurable thresholds, allowing administrators to identify and stop unnecessary or excessive data consumption. - **Misuse Detection:** The system detects and alerts on inappropriate or illegal internet activity, including file sharing, malware activity, and access to the Dark Web (TOR/Deep Web). NetScope uses deep packet inspection (DPI) to identify TOR browser traffic even when it hides within SSL. - **Dashboard-Integrated Alerts:** Alerts are surfaced directly within the dashboard charts, displaying them in the context of the relevant traffic view so administrators can immediately understand the circumstances of each alert. - **Drill-Down Functionality:** From any alert, users can drill down to view the specific users, applications, or sites associated with the alert event. - **Alert History View:** All alerts are presented in a consolidated timeline view, enabling administrators to identify recurring or high-severity problem areas over time. - **QoS Integration:** Alerts can be used as a basis for creating Quality of Service (QoS) rules to address the root cause, such as blocking Dark Web traffic or limiting non-work video streaming.