TAP Into Technology Blog: TAPs vs SPAN (8)
The Big Reason You’re Susceptible To Network Security Issues
Let’s not beat around the bush – it’s the SPAN port. The use of SPAN has long been the cause of network security issues. Moreover, the prevalent use of SPAN ports to capture data has led to the prevalence in security breaches and data...
Cost of Flawed Network Infrastructure Design Rising in 2015
The cost of designing your network infrastructure with imperfections has been steep over the last few years. Without complete network visibility – stemming from specific design flaws – most organizations are failing to competently secure...
Slash The Cost Of A Security Breach Within Your Network
The November 24, 2014 hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment was one of the more prominent security breaches since Target’s attack, which cost the retail chain $162 million from 2013-2014. That figure is expected to continue to rise as...
Fight Data Breaches In 2015 With Proactive Network Security
Over the last several years, it seems that little time passes between breaking news stories of new network security breaches that put millions at risk. The latest astronomical failure? A heist of 80 million customer and employee records...
Stop Misusing SPAN Ports Or Risk Losing Network Traffic Data
With today’s compliance landscape and your requirements as a business, you can’t afford to have any holes in your network design. Whether you’re leveraging SPAN ports or network TAPs, it’s critical that your monitoring and security tools...