Introduction
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Qpoint is an egress observability platform that enables platform teams and operators to maintain operational resilience for their highly interconnected cloud and production application environments. Qpoint tools are easy-to-deploy, flexible, and built on top of cutting edge eBPF technologies.
The eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) probe gives you access to application traffic before it's encrypted without the need to manage certificates. It operates at the kernel level, allowing it to gather data out of band without significant overhead. The eBPF technology is highly efficient and flexible, ideal for real-time data collection and analysis in high-throughput environments.
The optional control plane serves as the central nervous system of Qpoint. The control plane provides a user interface for administrators to manage their fleet of Qpoint Proxies and Taps.
These components can be deployed independently depending on the specific needs of the network environment, or linked together to enhance Qpoint's capability to manage, monitor, and secure network traffic more effectively.
Qpoint provides tools to clearly identify which applications are communicating outside your network, continuously monitors traffic flows, and delivers real-time insights into third-party API usage. It offers detailed visibility into API token usage and accurately maps the sources and destinations of all requests involving personally identifiable information (PII), which is essential for data flow management and compliance with privacy regulations.
Qpoint supports a zero trust security model by limiting access to external endpoints based on the identities of applications or services. This approach ensures that only verified and authorized entities can interact with sensitive external systems. Qpoint also includes features to remove PII and other sensitive data from outgoing requests, enhancing data security and reducing exposure to data breaches.
Qpoint improves operational resilience by providing insights into endpoint performance and the real-time detection of anomalies or operational issues. This proactive monitoring allows teams to address and mitigate potential rate limits before they result in throttling or affect production applications. Qpoint's ability to adapt dynamically to network changes ensures reliable operation and optimal performance.
