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The Origin of Network Tapping

The Origin of Network Tapping

From Telegraph Wire to 400G and Beyond The first taps were literal The English noun "tap",...
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Flow vs Metadata vs Deep Packet Inspection

Flow vs Metadata vs Deep Packet Inspection

What are the differences? Which one do I need? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? The...
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The Art of Identification in Network Analysis: A Deep Dive into the OIDA Framework

The Art of Identification in Network Analysis: A Deep Dive into the OIDA Framework

Network analysis can often feel like searching for a needle in a digital haystack. The Identify...
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Packet Capture at Scale: Planning Storage and Retention

Packet Capture at Scale: Planning Storage and Retention

Packet capture is not about collecting more data. It is about collecting the right data, for the...
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Monitoring Air-Gapped and Remote Networks with IOTA EDGE

Monitoring Air-Gapped and Remote Networks with IOTA EDGE

Executive Summary In high-security and distributed environments, traditional monitoring often fails...
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Advanced IOTA filtering techniques: From capture to analysis

Advanced IOTA filtering techniques: From capture to analysis

Welcome back to our exploration of IOTA network monitoring. In this second article, we'll delve...
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Getting started with IOTA: Strategic network monitoring setup (Pt 1)

Getting started with IOTA: Strategic network monitoring setup (Pt 1)

Network monitoring is both an art and a science, requiring careful planning and strategic...
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Validating Fiber Links for Network Monitoring

Validating Fiber Links for Network Monitoring

Fiber optic links connect switches, media converters, distributed control systems, and remote...
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RX-Only BiDi Transceivers for Passive Network Visibility

RX-Only BiDi Transceivers for Passive Network Visibility

Profitap RX-only BiDi transceivers are engineered for passive network monitoring, where transmit...
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