Foundations of network monitoring: Definitions and applications

In this article, the panelists broadly discuss the definition of network monitoring, and how it may be similar to or different from network surveillance and network change-point detection. The discussion uncovers ambiguity and contradictions associated with these terms and we argue that this lack of clarity is detrimental to the field. The panelists also describe existing and emerging applications of network monitoring, which serves to illustrate the wide applicability of the tools and research associated with the field.

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In this article, the panelists discuss the definition of network monitoring and its relation to other terms like network surveillance and network change-point detection. The ambiguity and contradictions associated with these terms are highlighted, and the wide applicability of network monitoring tools and research is emphasized.