Connection timeouts are commonly used in alert rule configurations to monitor TCP protocol behavior and detect potential network issues such as connection failures or delays.

DNS hijacking refers to unauthorized changes to the DNS configuration, diverting users to malicious websites or intercepting their traffic, and can be identified by analyzing DNS traffic data in network analysis to detect abnormal DNS resolution behavior and resolve potential security threats.

Changes in route advertisements trigger alert notifications when configuring alert rules for monitoring BGP routing, indicating potential changes in network routing paths.

For event monitoring, event management capabilities should be prioritized when selecting a Cisco network assurance platform to ensure timely detection and response to network events.

Latency considerations should be prioritized when determining agent location to ensure timely data collection and analysis in network assurance.