Yes, the Advanced Threat Detection System supports east-west traffic collection. East-west traffic refers to the internal communication between servers or systems within a network, as opposed to north-south traffic which is the inbound and outbound traffic to and from the internet.
For example, in a data center environment, servers communicate with each other to share resources and data. The Advanced Threat Detection System can monitor this internal traffic to detect any suspicious activities or potential security threats that may not be visible through traditional perimeter defenses.
To effectively collect and analyze east-west traffic, the system often employs technologies like network taps, switches with port mirroring capabilities, or software agents installed on the servers. This comprehensive visibility enables security teams to identify and respond to threats more proactively.
In the context of cloud environments, services like Tencent Cloud's Cloud Security Center offer advanced threat detection capabilities that can monitor both north-south and east-west traffic to provide a holistic view of the security posture.