TAP Into Technology Blog

The 101 Series: Passive Network TAPs

Companies that are using network monitoring tools, either for analyzing security threats, packet flow or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – all have one thing in common. They need to ensure that...

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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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TAP + Aggregation for Gigabit Copper Networks

While we keep hearing about networks migrating to 40G or 100G, it's important to note that many networks still consist of 1 Gigabit copper. Of course, these networks still require reliable traffic...

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The 101 Series: Fiber Polarity

In our 101 network TAP series, we have explained the functionality of the various different types of network TAPs as well as some key features. Now we’re going to take a closer look at fiber optics...

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Foundation of Visibility: 6 Reasons to Choose TAPs instead of SPAN

Introduction In the evolving landscape of network technology, constructing or upgrading your network infrastructure is a monumental task that demands precision, foresight, and a deep understanding of...

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6 Reasons to TAP your Network

Intro Why do I need TAPs? That's a question I hear a lot from the network and security teams I frequently talk to. Either there isn’t familiarity with TAPs or they may think there isn’t an...

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