Re: IDS taps in a switched network

[rgula () network-defense com (Ron Gula)]

I tell most of our customers about the Shomiti Century Tap. I'm not sure
if it's exactly what you want, but you can tap any 10/100 Ethernet link
passively. The tap is small, requires an external AC adapter and a 
power failure does not drop the link. 

Ron Gula
Network Security Wizards

> Hi...can anyone recommend a network tap device for listening to a switch
> interface?  I have recently heard these devices would allow me to monitor
> inbound/outbound traffic for a switch.
>
> Also, if anyone is using one, I would like to know how it is working.
>
> Thanks.
> Mark W. Gandy