RE: Network Tappers

Hi Tim,
There are many on the list better qualified than I to talk server specs with
you.  But I have been down the same road as you regarding Taps, I have
compiled a list of every known tap including their capabilities here 
http://securitywizardry.com/taps.htm

Another option to consider is to use your switches with a span/mirror port,
I've collated the syntax for configuring this in most of the popular
switches here http://securitywizardry.com/switch.htm

One very important consideration is what to do with the IDS once it is in,
how will you monitor it and react to what it throws up, I wrote an article
for Securityfocus on Deploying IDS, things have moved on since, but much of
it is still relevant http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1754


   Regards
   -andy cuff
The Talisker Network Security Portal
http://securitywizardry.com

Computer Network Defence Ltd



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