Providing unfettered access to all of the bits, bytes and packets flowing through a network is a critical piece of network design. Without it, security appliances, monitoring devices and analytical solutions cannot function optimally – a critical issue in a world where downtime or a security breach could cost millions. Want to dig deeper on the basics? Start here.
In our 101 network TAP series, we have explained the functionality of the various network TAPs that are available to gain access to the traffic that is typically found in a network. We have reviewed
How excessive video traffic from IP security cameras can overwhelm OT monitoring sensors and inflate IDS licensing costs. Why most OT teams don’t need full video payloads – only camera status – and
Introduction Many organizations are being forced to extend the life of existing security and monitoring tools while budgets tighten and network speeds grow. Relying on SPAN mirroring alone creates
