What the network feed is for
Hilt's network feed captures egress, lateral transfer, and cross-boundary movement at the wire level. It is not trying to be a generic NDR console or a replacement for a proxy. It is designed to answer a narrower question: where is sensitive data going, how unusual is that movement, and how does that transfer relate to the workload or user activity that preceded it?
That distinction matters because network alerts are often disconnected from the file reads, process chains, or service behavior that caused the transfer. Hilt joins those layers so the network event is part of the same movement story.
What the network feed captures
| Capability | Why it matters |
|---|
| Egress destinations and transfer volume | Highlights abnormal external movement patterns |
| Cross-boundary and lateral flows | Shows when data crosses trust zones, segments, or regions |
| Metadata without full decryption dependency | Preserves visibility without requiring inline interception everywhere |
| Correlation with cloud and endpoint signals | Turns network activity into an explainable movement chain |
Where network buyers usually compare Hilt
Network buyers often start with the DDR comparison hub, the data exfiltration prevention guide, and the Cyberhaven alternative page. Those pages clarify why proxy-only or user-space-only coverage can leave blind spots for actual movement prevention.
When the network feed is the right starting point
Start here if your pain is outbound transfers, lateral movement, cross-region copying, or unsanctioned egress. If the core blind spot is the workload itself, review the cloud feed. If it begins with a user or device, review the endpoint feed.