Network Taps are used to create permanent access ports for passive monitoring. TAP (commonly seen as Tap) is an acronym for Test Access Port. Taps can create a monitoring access port between any two network devices, including switches, routers, firewalls, and more. Taps can function as an access port for any monitoring device used to collect in-line data. Protocol analyzers, RMON probes, intrusion detection systems, and other management and security solutions are all commonly connected to the network via Taps. This document provides a brief introduction of Network Taps.
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