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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
Tap Mode is a network traffic monitoring configuration that allows a network security device to monitor and analyze traffic passing between network devices without actively participating in the network communication.
Tap Mode Definition: Tap Mode is a network traffic monitoring configuration that allows a network security device to monitor and analyze traffic passing between network devices without actively participating in the network communication.
Tap Mode refers to a network security feature that allows a device to monitor and capture network traffic without actively participating in the traffic flow. In Tap Mode, the security device, like an intrusion detection system or a network monitoring tool, operates passively by receiving a copy of the network packets for analysis. This enables real-time monitoring of network activities without interrupting the traffic flow, allowing for effective threat detection and network analysis.
Tap Mode is one of the topics you'll master in the CCNA Boot Camp.
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