Garland Technology EdgeLens

EdgeLens is a line of bypass TAP (Test Access Point) and packet broker hybrid devices designed to provide visibility into network traffic flowing through inline security tools such as IPS, firewalls, and WAFs. The core function of EdgeLens is to capture network packets both before and after they pass through an inline security device. These two copies of traffic are then forwarded to out-of-band packet capture, storage, and analysis tools. This allows security teams to compare pre- and post-inspection traffic to determine whether an inline device is functioning correctly, configured properly, or missing threats. Primary use cases include: - Before-and-after traffic analysis: Capturing packets on both sides of an inline tool to validate its behavior and configuration. - Historical lookback forensics: Storing packet data so that, in the event of a breach, security teams can review what traffic was present before, during, and after an incident. - Inline tool performance optimization: Identifying gaps in threat detection by comparing what traffic entered and exited a security device. - Proof-of-concept security evaluations: Testing new security tools in real-time without affecting live network traffic. - Lifecycle management: Reducing network downtime when inline tools are updated, replaced, or reconfigured. EdgeLens is positioned for use in federal and enterprise environments operating under Zero Trust frameworks, where validating the effectiveness of inline security controls is a compliance and operational requirement. It integrates with out-of-band packet capture, storage, and analysis platforms by feeding them copies of network traffic captured from inline deployment points.