2025/26 State of the Network Study

The 17th Edition of the State of the Network Study reveals how 750 IT leaders are advancing in performance management, security, and collaboration by embracing NetSecOps convergence. 

As environments grow more distributed and threats more dynamic, the path forward is clear: unified visibility, smarter tooling, and operational alignment are no longer optional—they’re essential. This year’s report explores how unified strategies—backed by shared data and cross-team workflows—are helping top teams stay ahead of escalating complexity. 

Is your organization advancing visibility, collaboration, and convergence—or falling behind the curve? 

• Network Monitoring Needs, Approaches Show Stability 
  Align monitoring strategies to address top security and network incidents
• Packet Capture for the Win! 
  Strong packet analysis capabilities are essential for efficient issue detection and resolution
• Collaboration Rises for Cloud Management 
  Shared visibility and collaboration are needed to successfully manage multi-cloud environments
• NetSecOps Convergence ETA: Now! 
  Unify NetOps and SecOps around shared data sources for more efficient investigations and incident response