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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer) is a feature on network switches that copies and forwards network packets from one port to another for the purpose of network traffic analysis and monitoring.
SPAN Definition: SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer) is a feature on network switches that copies and forwards network packets from one port to another for the purpose of network traffic analysis and monitoring.
SPAN (Switched Port Analyzer) is a network monitoring method used to analyze and intercept communication traffic between devices on a network switch. SPAN copies data packets from one or more switch ports and sends them to a designated monitoring port for analysis, allowing cybersecurity professionals to observe and inspect network traffic without interrupting normal network operations.
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