Glossary
Network TAP
A network TAP is like a wire splitter - it copies all traffic passing through so security tools can analyze it.
What is Network TAP?
Hardware device that creates an exact copy of network traffic for monitoring and analysis tools.
Why Should You Care?
TAPs provide complete, unaltered traffic copies. They enable monitoring without impacting network performance.
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Real-World Example
TAPs deployed at data center boundaries feed traffic to IDS sensors without adding latency.
How to Protect Against Network TAP
- 1.
Deploy TAPs at critical network points
- 2.
Ensure TAP aggregation for tool distribution
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