Foundations of network monitoring: Definitions and applications

Abstract

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.

Keywords:

• graphs
• network monitoring
• network science
• statistical process monitoring
• surveillance

This article is part of a series including:

The interdisciplinary nature of network monitoring: Advantages and disadvantages

Broader impacts of network monitoring: Its role in government, industry, technology, and beyond

Research in network monitoring: Connections with SPM and new directions