Solana Networks Expands TrafficWiz Capabilities with Enhanced AI Classification and VPN Detection

Solana Networks, a leading provider of cyber and network visibility solutions, has released TrafficWiz R1.7 with powerful new enhancements to its AI-driven traffic classification. This latest version extends first packet classification to include the identification of VPN traffic—down to the specific service provider, such as NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and others.

For both enterprises and law enforcement agencies, the ability to detect and attribute VPN usage provides critical advantages:

• Enterprise Policy Enforcement: Identifying VPN traffic—including which service is being used—helps enforce acceptable use policies and prevent employees or contractors from bypassing network controls with unauthorized or consumer-grade VPNs.
• Data Loss Prevention: Enterprises can better detect potential data exfiltration attempts hidden within encrypted VPN tunnels. Recognizing the specific VPN service allows for risk-tiered responses and mitigation strategies.
• Cyber Threat Investigations: Law enforcement and forensic teams benefit from greater situational awareness when VPN traffic is attributed to known providers often linked to anonymized or obfuscated activity. This supports investigative leads in cybercrime, fraud, and other online offenses.

By combining enhanced AI traffic classification with improved first packet visibility, TrafficWiz R1.7 empowers organizations to act on encrypted traffic insights faster and with greater precision. This release underscores Solana Networks’ ongoing commitment to delivering actionable network intelligence in today’s encryption-heavy environments.