VIAVI Launches Observer Threat Forensics for NetSecOps with Advanced Retrospective Analysis

New solution combines network visibility and threat intelligence to help organizations identify vulnerabilities and investigate security incidents.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 11:38am by Ben Kaplan

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VIAVI Solutions Inc. has announced the launch of its Observer Threat Forensics solution, which provides advanced retrospective analysis capabilities to help organizations increase visibility across operational teams and identify potential vulnerabilities, including post-detection analyses of a breach, the intrusion point, and the exposed data. The solution is built on VIAVI's network operation management expertise and integrates threat intelligence from CrowdStrike, aiming to unify NetSecOps workflows and give customers the context they need to quickly investigate incidents and stop breaches.

Why it matters

The industry is shifting towards a converged NetSecOps structure to close critical gaps in incident responses and strengthen resilience, but many organizations are still struggling with the transition from siloed network and security operations teams. VIAVI's Observer Threat Forensics is designed to address this challenge by providing a unified view of the organization's network, application, and user domains, eliminating noise and data gaps that can introduce risk.

The details

Observer Threat Forensics brings together packet insights, flow data, and log telemetry into a unified NetSecOps workflow, as well as retrospective forensic capability. The platform also unites site, application, network, and UC views into a simple, easy-to-read user dashboard that gives a complete view of the organization's end-user experience, as well as performance issues and their root causes.

  • Observer Threat Forensics will be showcased at VIAVI's booth N5484 at the RSA Conference from March 23-26 in San Francisco, CA.
  • Chris Labac and Yury German, Senior Product Manager, will present NetSecOps: Network Visibility for Stronger Security and Performance at the RSAC Insights Theater at 1:30 PM PT on March 24.

The players

VIAVI Solutions Inc.

A global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies, providing solutions that enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications.

CrowdStrike

A cybersecurity technology company that provides cloud-delivered protection against cyberattacks, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services.

Chris Labac

Vice President and General Manager, Network Performance and Threat Solutions at VIAVI.

Daniel Bernard

Chief Business Officer at CrowdStrike.

Yury German

Senior Product Manager at VIAVI.

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What they’re saying

“Security and network teams can no longer operate in silos – because adversaries don't.”

— Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer (CrowdStrike)

“That two-thirds of those wanting to switch still have not done so highlights the challenges organizations face when transitioning to a converged operational framework.”

— Chris Labac, Vice President and General Manager, Network Performance and Threat Solutions (VIAVI)

What’s next

VIAVI will be demonstrating Observer Threat Forensics at the RSA Conference as part of its solution portfolio across the NetSecOps lifecycle, from pre-deployment security and performance validation to live threat forensics.

The takeaway

By integrating CrowdStrike's real-time adversary intelligence into VIAVI's deep network visibility, Observer Threat Forensics provides organizations with the context they need to quickly investigate incidents, understand impact, and stop breaches across domains, helping to unify NetSecOps workflows and outpace modern threats.