A system for detecting network intrusions and other conditions in a
network is described. The system includes a plurality of collector
devices that are disposed to collect data and statistical information on
packets that are sent between nodes on a network. An aggregator device is
disposed to receive data and statistical information from the plurality
of collector devices. The aggregator device produces a connection table
that maps each node on the network to a record that stores information
about traffic to or from the node. The aggregator runs processes that
determine network events from aggregating of anomalies into network
events.