What Does NetFlow Mean?

NetFlow is a networking protocol designed by Cisco Systems for logging and recording the flow of traffic received and sent within a network.

Techopedia Explains NetFlow

NetFlow is primarily designed for network administrators and managers to help them with detailed information, statistics and overall network operation data. NetFlow is integrated within the proprietary Cisco IOS installed on the supporting routers and switches by default and works by registering all of the IP traffic that flows in and out of the network through these devices.