TAP Into Technology Blog

When A Simple SPAN Port Is Enough

The two most common ways to access and replicate data within your network are TAP and SPAN technology. A Test Access Point (TAP) is a hardware device that copies all of your network data. SPAN or...

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TAP Test: Do you need a Network TAP?

Whether you are proactively designing a network for a new office or data center location, or looking to make changes to your current infrastructure, there are a lot of questions to ask during the...

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Understanding Advanced Features in a Network Packet Broker

Network Packet Brokers (NPBs) have come a long way from their modest roots as data monitoring switches, though their intended application remains nearly the same. The NPB is still primarily used as a...

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7 reasons why you shouldn’t choose SPAN as a real visibility access device

Every day I come across network techs who continue to rely on SPAN ports for their network access method. This blows my mind as its been proven time and again why you shouldn’t rely on SPAN ports....

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Understanding the Visibility Limitations of SPAN Ports

Visibility is key for today’s Network Engineers and Managers. Visibility is a MUST when thinking about network security and compliance requirements and soon GDPR. I want to focus on the need for real...

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[Analysis] Full Duplex Capture in Industrial Networks

The convergence of IT and OT in the context of Industry 4.0 has led to a crowded market of security solutions targeting the shop floor on different levels. While the security of the legacy IT systems...

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