When you detect an attack, you want to find out what’s going on — fast! But to investigate you need historical data, and data logs are not always enough to trace threats back to their source. Full packet capture systems advertise themselves as comprehensive storage recorders for networks, but storage fees are expensive. In contrast, metadata can capture 90% of useful data at a fraction of the cost. Read this white paper to discover what metadata is, how you get it, and how it transforms the way your company deals with critical security threats.