
Corelight Open NDR
Corelight Open NDR converts network and cloud traffic into context-rich evidence for security operations.
What Corelight Open NDR is
Corelight Open NDR converts network and cloud traffic into context-rich evidence for security operations. Its detection approach combines machine learning, behavioral analytics, curated signatures and threat intelligence, with real-time detection across network traffic, packet data, flow logs, cloud traffic, protocol logs and files. The platform combines network security monitoring, intrusion detection, static file analysis and intelligent packet capture. Explainability, automated triage and response workflows help security teams investigate and contain threats. Deployment options include physical, software, virtual, cloud and flow-log sensors for on-premises, air-gapped, hybrid and multicloud environments. Cloud-native sensors support AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, and software sensors support Linux-based systems. Native integrations connect with SIEM, XDR, SOAR and cloud platforms such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Microsoft, Elastic and AWS; a Logs API and MCP server enable programmatic access. Corelight serves large enterprises and government agencies. Pricing is on request with capacity-based licensing.
Good
- Combines several network security capabilities in one platform.
- Provides real-time detection across network and cloud data.
- Offers physical, software, virtual, cloud and flow-log sensors.
- Integrates with SIEM, XDR, SOAR and cloud platforms.
- Includes anomaly explanations and automated triage.
Watch out
- Pricing is available on request.
- Licensing is capacity-based.
Who it suits
Corelight Open NDR is aimed at security operations teams in large enterprises and government agencies. Its deployment options cover on-premises, air-gapped, hybrid and multicloud environments.
Verdict
Corelight Open NDR brings multiple detection and monitoring functions together with broad deployment choices and integrations. Its capacity-based licensing means teams need to request pricing for their requirements.
Plans and prices
From Corelight Open NDR's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Custom | Priced on request | capacity-based licensing |
The facts
Each one read from Corelight Open NDR's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- APIs
- Logs API and an MCP server provide programmatic access for custom orchestration and management.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Audience
- Corelight serves large enterprises and government agencies in more than fifteen countries.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud coverage
- Cloud-native sensors support AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, while software sensors support Linux-based systems.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- Corelight offers physical, software, virtual, cloud, and flow-log sensors for on-premises, air-gapped, hybrid, and multicloud environments.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Detection
- Its detection strategy combines machine learning, behavioral analytics, curated signatures, and threat intelligence.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Federal certifications
- Corelight states that its sensors comply with FIPS 140-2, are NIAP Common Criteria certified, and that the Open NDR Platform is FedRAMP Class C (Moderate) in process.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Incident response
- AI-powered explainability, automated triage, and integrated response workflows provide context for containing threats and lowering MTTR.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The platform has native integrations with SIEM, XDR, SOAR, and cloud platforms including Splunk, CrowdStrike, Microsoft, Elastic, and AWS.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Corelight Open NDR transforms raw network and cloud traffic into context-enriched, high-fidelity evidence for security operations.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Scale
- Physical and software sensors are built to handle network environments at 100+ Gbps scale.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security and compliance
- Corelight maintains a dedicated security program and says select products are independently audited and certified to industry-leading compliance standards.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Standard and Enterprise support plans include telephone and email support, software updates, security bulletins, an online support portal, and hardware replacement; Enterprise adds 24x7 availability and a one-hour P1 response SLA.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Tool consolidation
- Corelight says Open NDR combines network security monitoring, intrusion detection, static file analysis, and intelligent packet capture in one platform.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2016checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
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