Network SECURITY

Fortify security and accelerate recovery times to take control of your network.

Your network is under constant threat

Without the correct monitoring tools in place, your network security, speed, cost and efficiency are compromised. 

Our network security solutions provide your systems with complete, uncompromised visibility into your network. 

Implementing our network security solutions will help to protect against escalating cyber and ransomware attacks by aiding quick detection and rapid recovery. This proactive approach not only fortifies your security strategy but also amplifies your existing security system’s network performance, leading to enhanced ROI.

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“I’m delighted to say the use of Network Critical’s TAPs across the multiple rigs, has helped us to complete all our first flight test objectives on schedule, whilst at the same time offering us the additional capability to resolve some of the inherent limitations of layer 2 switches.”

– System Test Lead Engineer

 

SUCCESS STORY

The Challenges Security Teams Face

Firstly, SPAN ports. For a long time these have been an insufficient solution to network security. It is remarkably easy for hackers to infiltrate routers, switches and networks without detection. SPAN does not provide access to real-time information either, which is another key issue that may greatly affect your network’s security. This is because SPAN ports groom your data, rather than Network TAPs which act as a window, allowing you to look through at any time, in real-time. Finally, when you need to heavily utilize your SPAN port, the switch performance becomes compromised, affecting performance.

A secure network, therefore, starts with a strategic and thorough network security architecture, as well as implementing the next-generation ethernet TAPs and traffic aggregators to successfully and smoothly monitor your network’s traffic. But what next?

After these high-investment and time-consuming efforts, you may find that you are still not receiving all of the traffic you were hoping for. This is because malware may be masked within TLS or SSL traffic, varying percentages of missing packets and potential blind spots of traffic may never reach your security tools, and while you are trying to figure the reasoning behind this, criminals are building knowledge on how to outwit perimeter detection and enter your network in different ways.

We have engineered our Network TAPs and Packet Brokers from the ground up, ensuring 100% traffic visibility and that all threats, no matter how small, are able to pass through our TAPs and be detected by your monitoring solution. Battling for control of network data will also be an issue of the past, as our ethernet TAPs allow for collaboration between NetOps and SecOps, which is key for a successfully run network.

 

NETWORK TAPs PACKET BROKERS

How Do Network Test Access Points (TAPs) Work?

Part 1: TAP vs SPAN Ports - Making Everyone the Expert

Currently relying on SPAN ports to connect your network security and monitoring tools? You don’t have to put up with inconsistent reporting or negative performance…it’s time to switch to the network TAP. The only answer to secure, always-on, total network visibility.
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The Solutions That Security Teams Need

If you are concerned that your SPAN port is not doing enough for your network’s security, you should consider SmartNA Network TAPs for excellence in network monitoring and visibility. Our Network TAP range allows complete, 100% visibility, into your network. So you are alerted, in real-time, on any issues that your network may be facing. Discover your ideal ethernet TAP below, or contact us for more information by booking a free consultation or a demo.

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