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Monitoring OT Networks Securely with TAPs and NPBs: A Purdue Model Approach

Monitoring OT Networks Securely with TAPs and NPBs: A Purdue Model Approach

Operational Technology (OT) networks are used in many industries, such as manufacturing, energy,...
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The advantages of ProfiShark for portable network traffic capture

The advantages of ProfiShark for portable network traffic capture

ProfiShark is a portable network traffic capture device that is designed for use in a variety of...
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OSI 7 Layers Explained the Easy Way

OSI 7 Layers Explained the Easy Way

The Open System Interconnection (OSI) model defines a networking framework to implement protocols...
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HPAQ Question 6 Answer: Misconfigured Ethernet Interfaces

HPAQ Question 6 Answer: Misconfigured Ethernet Interfaces

“A new application server has been installed in the DMZ and the DBA is using SQL*Plus to make a...
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18 Wireshark Display Filters Network Analysis Experts are Using

18 Wireshark Display Filters Network Analysis Experts are Using

Despite all your hard work to keep the network running smoothly all the time, still, things can go...
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HPAQ Question 4 Answer: Troubleshooting Network Issue

HPAQ Question 4 Answer: Troubleshooting Network Issue

This pcap file (click to download) has been collected from a Wireless network in which the User is...
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The Importance of Network TAPs Recovery Time

The Importance of Network TAPs Recovery Time

When it comes to network monitoring, Ethernet TAPs are crucial because SPAN ports on switches may...
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What Are Network TAPs? And Why Do We Need Them?

What Are Network TAPs? And Why Do We Need Them?

When you think of the word tap, what comes to mind? Perhaps you imagine it to be a water tap or...
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The Difference Between Passive and Active Network TAPs

The Difference Between Passive and Active Network TAPs

When talking about network security and monitoring solutions, network access devices are the very...
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