VIAVI Launches NetSecOps Platform Amid Slow Adoption of Converged Security
Event summary
- VIAVI Solutions launched Observer Threat Forensics, a NetSecOps platform integrating network performance monitoring with threat intelligence from CrowdStrike.
- The platform combines packet insights, flow data, and log telemetry into a unified workflow with retrospective forensic capabilities.
- A VIAVI study found that 79% of CIOs and CISOs want to converge network and security operations, but only 27% have started.
- VIAVI will demonstrate the solution at the RSA Conference in San Francisco from March 23-26, 2026.
- VIAVI’s Chris Labac and Yury German will present on NetSecOps at the RSAC Insights Theater on March 24, 2026.
The big picture
VIAVI's move to offer a converged NetSecOps platform reflects a broader industry trend toward breaking down silos between network and security teams. However, the slow pace of adoption highlights the significant organizational and cultural shifts required to implement this model. The partnership with CrowdStrike underscores the increasing reliance on third-party threat intelligence providers, but also introduces a potential point of vulnerability for VIAVI.
What we're watching
- Adoption Hurdles
- The significant gap between desired convergence and actual implementation suggests organizational inertia or technical challenges that VIAVI will need to address to drive adoption of Observer Threat Forensics.
- CrowdStrike Dependency
- VIAVI’s reliance on CrowdStrike’s threat intelligence creates a dependency that could limit flexibility and potentially expose VIAVI to changes in CrowdStrike’s pricing or product roadmap.
- Competitive Landscape
- The NetSecOps market is becoming increasingly crowded; VIAVI must demonstrate a clear differentiation in functionality and value proposition to gain market share and avoid commoditization.
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