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NEOX NETWORKS vs ThreatDefence

NEOX NETWORKS provides network visibility for IT and OT observability and security. ThreatDefence delivers a fully managed 24×7 SOC as a Service that combines its SecOps Platform with a team of cyber security experts who monitor, investigate and respond. CISO Tribune files both under Network detection and response. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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  • NEOX NETWORKS
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NEOX NETWORKS vs ThreatDefence: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS provides network visibility for IT and OT observability and security.neoxnetworks.comThreatDefenceThreatDefence delivers a fully managed 24×7 SOC as a Service that combines its SecOps Platform with a team of cyber security experts who monitor, investigate and respond.threatdefence.com
What it sells
  • PacketRaven[1][7]Network TAPs that export a copy of data traffic so it can be evaluated with tools.
  • PacketOwl[2][3][8]A set of 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G network security appliances for visibility and real-time threat detection.
  • PacketOwlVirtual[3]The virtual version of PacketOwl for cloud-native and virtualized deployments.
  • PacketRoo[1][9]A data diode that provides galvanic isolation of the networks and enables only unidirectional transmission.
  • NEOXSecureFileTransmitter[9]A software solution for secure, one-way file transfer from OT to IT systems.
  • NEOX PacketOps™ FrameworkA framework that unifies how organizations Access, Direct, Record, and Protect network traffic.
  • SecOps Platform[2][3][4][5]A platform providing end-to-end coverage and threat detection, backed by an AI-enabled 24x7 SOC.
  • SOC as a Service[2]A fully managed 24×7 SOC that combines the SecOps Platform with a team of cyber security experts.
  • SIEM[1][5][6]A SIEM built for investigation that connects, enriches and keeps security events searchable.
  • Network Detection and Response[3]Network Detection and Response sensors and a deception toolset to discover lateral movement.
  • Compromise Assessment[8]A review of an environment to reveal existing or past intrusions and security weaknesses.
  • Cyber Risk Management[9]A solution that assists customers in proactively identifying security gaps in their environment.
  • Cyber Range[10]Cyber range solutions with simulations of cyber attacks for cyber security teams and students.
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Who it fits
Its pages name the Banking, Utilities, Healthcare, and Government sectors, and target verticals such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Transportation, Energy & Utilities, and Defense. PacketOwl is described as purpose-built for enterprises, data centers, service providers, HFT/HPC environments, edge networks, and other critical deployments. PacketOwl integrates into security environments that are on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid.Not written yet
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Where they overlap

  • NEOX NETWORKS and ThreatDefence are both filed under Network detection and response.

Where they differ, field by field

  • NEOX NETWORKS's primary category is Network visibility and traffic brokering; ThreatDefence's is MDR and managed SOC.
  • NEOX NETWORKS is also filed under OT and ICS security and Unidirectional gateways and secure transfer. ThreatDefence is also filed under SIEM and AI SOC analysts.
  • NEOX NETWORKS lists PacketRaven, PacketOwl, PacketOwlVirtual, PacketRoo, NEOXSecureFileTransmitter and 1 more. ThreatDefence lists SecOps Platform, SOC as a Service, SIEM, Network Detection and Response, Compromise Assessment and 2 more.

What it sells: NEOX NETWORKS

What PacketRaven does[1][7]
NEOXPacketRaven Secure Modular Fiber TAPs are designed for use in critical environments (CRITIS). NEOXPacketRaven Secure Modular Fiber TAPs have an optical isolator and an optical filter with data diode functionality. NEOXPacketRaven vTAP supports tapping of inter-Docker traffic.
What PacketOwl does[2][3][8]
PacketOwl operates as a unified NIDS, NSM, and NDR platform. PacketOwl offers up to 720TB of onboard SSD/SED storage. PacketOwl is integrated with the Stamus Clear NDR solution as a 100Gbps NDR probe.
What PacketOwlVirtual does[3]
NEOX PacketOwlVirtual brings similar capabilities to cloud-native and virtualized deployments. PacketOwl Virtual supports cloud and multi-cloud threat hunting and forensics for SDDC, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
What NEOXSecureFileTransmitter does[9]
NEOXSecureFileTransmitter works independently of the manufacturer and can be integrated into existing infrastructures that already have a data diode. NEOXSecureFileTransmitter combined with PacketRoo forms a solution for Windows and Linux environments.

What it sells: ThreatDefence

What SOC as a Service does[2]
ThreatDefence continuously monitors customer environments across cloud, network, endpoints, identity and applications. ThreatDefence analysts conduct scheduled and intelligence-led hunts to identify indicators of compromise, lateral movement, credential misuse and living-off-the-land activity. ThreatDefence customers have access to a dedicated portal with real-time dashboards, incident timelines, analyst notes, reporting and service visibility.
What Network Detection and Response does[3]
ThreatDefence offers Network Detection and Response sensors and a deception toolset to discover lateral movement. ThreatDefence network detection covers lateral movement and insider threats using session evidence and packet analysis. ThreatDefence agents connect network findings with endpoint and identity activity, helping analysts assess the scope and prepare targeted containment.
What Compromise Assessment does[8]
ThreatDefence offers a Compromise Assessment that helps reveal existing or past intrusions, identify vulnerabilities or weaknesses, and detect malicious activity, policy violations and security misconfigurations. ThreatDefence deploys sensors to collect real-time data from endpoints, cloud and network. ThreatDefence inspects an environment over an extended period of time to identify dormant malware or covert threat actors.
What Cyber Risk Management does[9]
ThreatDefence offers a Cyber Risk Management solution that assists customers in proactively identifying security gaps in their environment. ThreatDefence provides automated weekly and monthly reporting based on operational and compliance needs. ThreatDefence pinpoints vulnerable, exploitable or misconfigured systems in a customer network.
What Cyber Range does[10]
ThreatDefence offers cyber range solutions that provide simulations of cyber attacks for cyber security teams and students. ThreatDefence runs simulations on virtual replicas of critical infrastructure networks including power grids, train control systems and water treatment plants. The platform of ThreatDefence organizes trainees into groups dedicated to specific missions and objectives.

Questions about NEOX NETWORKS and ThreatDefence

What do NEOX NETWORKS and ThreatDefence sell?
NEOX NETWORKS sells PacketRaven, PacketOwl, PacketOwlVirtual, PacketRoo, NEOXSecureFileTransmitter and 1 more. ThreatDefence sells SecOps Platform, SOC as a Service, SIEM, Network Detection and Response, Compromise Assessment and 2 more.
Are NEOX NETWORKS and ThreatDefence in the same category?
They share Network detection and response. NEOX NETWORKS's primary category is Network visibility and traffic brokering and ThreatDefence's is MDR and managed SOC.
Who are NEOX NETWORKS and ThreatDefence sold to?
Its pages name the Banking, Utilities, Healthcare, and Government sectors, and target verticals such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Transportation, Energy & Utilities, and Defense.

About NEOX NETWORKS

NEOX NETWORKS provides network visibility for IT and OT observability and security. NEOX offers network visibility solutions for hybrid-cloud IT observability, including Network TAPs, Network Packet Brokers, Packet Capture, and Packet Processing and Analysis physical and virtual appliances. NEOX products address network challenges faced by IT Security and Application Operations teams. The NEOX PacketOps™ Framework unifies how organizations Access, Direct, Record, and Protect network traffic across physical, virtual, cloud, AI, IT, and OT environments. NEOX provides access to packet data, directs traffic to tools, records traffic for investigation, and protects critical infrastructure with integrated security controls.[1][3][4]

NEOX states its mission as eliminating blind spots across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Timur Özcan is Founder and Managing Director of NEOX NETWORKS. NEOX network visibility solutions are designed and built in Germany. For security operations, NEOX extracts and forwards log, flow and packet level network data and alerts to security tools. For network operations, NEOX extracts and forwards log, flow, and packet level network data to observability and analysis tools. For cloud operations, NEOX extracts and forwards log, flow, and packet level VPC network data and alerts to security tools. Network challenges named by NEOX include demand for high-speed network traffic access, processing and manipulation to feed security and performance tools, up to 400Gbps.[4][6]

Network TAPs let users export a copy of their data traffic without affecting the active network connection and evaluate it with tools. NEOXPacketRaven Secure Modular Fiber TAPs are designed for use in critical environments (CRITIS). NEOXPacketRaven Secure Modular Fiber TAPs have an optical isolator and an optical filter with data diode functionality that prevent accidental or intentional injections of data into the monitored network. NEOXPacketRavenVirtual is a Virtual Network TAP that provides physical and virtual security and monitoring tools with network visibility in virtualised private, public and hybrid cloud environments. NEOXPacketRaven vTAP supports tapping of inter-Docker traffic, meaning communication between microservices.[1]

PacketOwl is a set of 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G network security appliances for visibility and real-time threat detection. PacketOwl is powered by NEOX’s proprietary FPGA-based architecture and an enhanced version of Suricata, the open-source network threat detection engine, and provides real-time threat detection, logging, and alerting. PacketOwl operates as a unified NIDS, NSM, and NDR platform. PacketOwl generates real-time alerts for SIEM integration, triggered by threats, anomalies, and rules. PacketOwl creates structured logs from security events and IOCs, enriched with contextual metadata. PacketOwl captures packets on detection and IOC triggers, preserving only relevant traffic. PacketOwl offers up to 720TB of onboard SSD/SED storage. PacketOwl handles up to 10,000 events per second with up to 2GB of logs per minute. PacketOwl is described as compliant with Government/Federal EO 14028, M-21-30, and FIPS 140-2. PacketOwl is integrated with the Stamus Clear NDR solution as a 100Gbps NDR probe. PacketOwl Virtual supports cloud and multi-cloud threat hunting and forensics for SDDC, AWS, Azure, and GCP. PacketOwl integrates into existing security environments on-premises, in the cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), or hybrid. PacketOwl appliances come with NEOX SILVER Support and can be upgraded to GOLD Support for advanced replacement in case of a hardware failure.[2][3][8]

NEOXPacketRoo is a data diode that provides galvanic isolation of the networks and enables only unidirectional transmission. NEOXPacketRoo is offered exclusively in fixed configurations where no port settings can be changed after installation. NEOX Networks offers NEOXSecureFileTransmitter, a software solution for secure, one-way file transfer from OT to IT systems. NEOXSecureFileTransmitter works independently of the manufacturer and can be integrated into existing infrastructures that already have a data diode. NEOXSecureFileTransmitter combined with PacketRoo forms a solution for Windows and Linux environments.[9]

NEOX works with enterprises, service providers, and government institutions. PacketOwl is purpose-built for enterprises, data centers, service providers, HFT/HPC environments, edge networks, and other critical deployments. Network challenges named by NEOX include increased need for network intelligence for cybersecurity in sectors such as Banking, Utilities, Healthcare, and Government. NEOX co-creates offerings with industry specialists for verticals such as Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation, Energy & Utilities, Government, and Defense. NEOX is establishing a partner-first channel model across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Apeiro Networks acts as a value-added reseller for NEOX solutions in selected Asia Pacific countries. Deutsche Bahn needed a network visibility platform to strengthen the security posture of its public transportation critical infrastructure. NEOX offers inline-bypass TAPs for security tools during updates or maintenance, and supports encrypted traffic handling and forward proxying for financial data centers and branch deployments. NEOX feeds telemetry to tools for Network Detection & Response (NDR), Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS), and Network Security Monitoring (NSM) across on-prem and hybrid infrastructures.[1][3][4][6][8][9][10][11]

NEOX NETWORKS on the record

Sources

NEOX NETWORKS full record

  1. [1]neoxnetworks.comNEOX NETWORKS · neoxnetworks.com · undated page, accessed November 8, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Neox stamus partnership clearndrNEOX NETWORKS · neoxnetworks.com · published May 5, 2025 · Tier A
  3. [3]New PacketOwl 100Gbps Security Appliance - NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS · published May 6, 2025 · Tier A
  4. [4]NEOX NETWORKS and APEIRO NETWORKS Partnerto Offer Next-Generation Network Visibility Solutions - NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS · published April 15, 2024 · Tier A
  5. [5]Unified Network Visibility For IT & OT | NEOX NetworksNEOX NETWORKS · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]About Us - NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Network TAPs – a Cost-Effective Solution to Bring Transparency and More Security to the Network Infrastructure - NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]PacketOwl - Suricata IDS Security Monitoring - NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]The Revolutionary Solution for Secure Data Transmission in Critical Infrastructures at it-sa 2024 - NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS · published October 10, 2024 · Tier A
  10. [10]Global GTM Reach Through Channel and Solution Partnerships - NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS · published September 4, 2025 · Tier A
  11. [11]Financial Services - NEOX NETWORKSNEOX NETWORKS · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

ThreatDefence full record

  1. [1]threatdefence.comThreatDefence · threatdefence.com · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]24x7 SOC as a Service | Managed SOC Monitoring and ResponseThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Enterprise Security Operations Platform | 24x7 SOC and SIEMThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]24x7 Security Operations Team | ThreatDefenceThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]AI-Enabled Security Operations Platform and 24x7 SOC | ThreatDefenceThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]SIEM as a Service | Next Generation Cloud SIEM | ThreatDefenceThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Industrial SecOps Platform for OT Security | ThreatDefenceThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Cyber Security Compromise Assessment | Breach Detection & Forensics - ThreatDefenceThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Cybersecurity Risk Management Services | Enterprise Risk Protection | ThreatDefenceThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Cyber Security Simulation & Attack Simulation Platform | ThreatDefenceThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Evidence-Based Security for Financial Services | ThreatDefenceThreatDefence · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A

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