What does Luminet do?
Luminet is a security monitoring product that captures user activity within applications. It acts as a network sniffer, monitoring traffic such as TN3270, SNA LU0, SNA LU6.2, Websphere MQ, HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP/IP to track keystrokes and screen data.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
Luminet is an application that provides security monitoring capabilities. It is built upon network sniffing technology to capture and analyze user interactions with applications.
What types of organizations use this?
Organizations that require detailed monitoring of user activity within applications, especially those using protocols like TN3270, SNA, and WebSphere MQ, would benefit from Luminet. This includes organizations in regulated industries needing to track data access and usage.
When should we consider Luminet?
A company should consider Luminet when they need to monitor user activity for compliance, security, or auditing purposes. It is particularly useful when the organization uses a mix of mainframe and distributed applications.
What are the alternatives to Luminet?
Alternatives to Luminet include network monitoring tools and security information and event management (SIEM) systems. Examples are IBM Security QRadar, Splunk, and Wireshark. Luminet distinguishes itself by focusing on application-level monitoring, including specific mainframe protocols.