TAP Into Technology Blog: Network TAPs (8)
What is a Network TAP, Anyway?
Despite being in the technology industry, there are some things system security pros (or their bosses) just aren't familiar with. One of the questions we get at Garland is, "What is a network TAP, anyway?" The next question is typically,...
Understanding the Basics of Packet Data Acquisition
Packets are an essential source of data for network performance management (NPM) tools. They are the foundation of data truth that all network monitoring and security tools rely upon for analytics, forensics, threat detection, and...
Born in the USA: The Story of Garland Network TAPs
The network TAP is essential for network visibility within the data center, ensuring your network monitoring and security tools are getting 100% complete packet data. With the fourth of July among us, I thought it was a good time to share...
The Battle Of The Bandwidth
After an epic 15 year reign at number one, 10G tools begin their descent down the charts of network infrastructure, making way for the rise of “hot” 100G technology. Iconic sensations like big data infrastructure and the explosion of...
Network TAPs: The Ultimate Draft Pick for Your Security Defense Team
In every draft – whether it's fantasy or pro – the first pick is the most important. Often, it’s the foundation upon which the entire rest of the team is built. The same can be said for your security defense team. Firewalls, intrusion...
The Importance of Network TAPs when Packet Capture is Mission Critical
The decision to use Network TAPs instead of relying on SPAN (mirror) ports can be the simplest, yet most important decision that must be answered for any network monitoring or security project. Case in point. The US Military knows the...