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The Deployment Defender: Ensuring Network Uptime with Bypass TAPs

Summary In this comprehensive blog post, we explore the critical role of bypass TAPs in inline security deployments. By providing a fail-safe mechanism, bypass TAPs protect networks from costly...

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Part 1 – Passive Inspection of TLS 1.3 Within The Enterprise

This blog is the first in a series that looks at a NIST project “Addressing Visibility Challenges with TLS 1.3 within the Enterprise.” The home page for the project is here:...

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3 Benefits of a TAP Fabric in OT Networks

Every week, I hear from industrial companies about their cybersecurity tools needing access to the data flowing through their OT networks. In a previous post, I shared why companies are constantly...

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Upgrade Cabling without Blowing the Budget

It never fails. You’re in a hurry, running late. You’re driving too fast when, suddenly, a speed bump. What was designed for safety has now created fury, as your not-so-decaf coffee instantly...

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The 101 Series: Bypass Network TAPs Protectors of the Critical Link

Introduction Typically, a network TAP (test access point) is a device that creates a full duplex copy of 100% of the network traffic flowing between the two (2) connected devices. The Bypass TAP...

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3 Key Considerations When Building an Effective Cyber Fly-away Kit (FAK)

For professionals operating in cybersecurity or IT within the Department of Defense, cyber Fly-away Kits (FAKs) are mission-critical tools. When responding to remote deployments or securing...

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