Secure Data Access
TAPs deliver access to an unaltered copy of the network traffic, including layer 1 & 2 errors, bad CRC, VLAN tagged frames, short frames, jumbo frames, etc., allowing for an accurate analysis of the network data.
Under the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, certification schemes have been set up globally to evaluate and certify the security properties of IT products, such as network TAPs.
Designed in line with the recommendations from the National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI), recognized by the BSI, Profitap’s hardened network TAPs are manufactured to meet the highest security standards and the expectations of Critical Infrastructures within the framework of the French Military Programming Law of 2005.
The following measures have been taken to secure Profitap network TAPs:
• Physical isolation from the operational network on Copper TAPs, which acts as a data diode
• Optical data diode for Fiber TAPs prevents light insertion from the monitor ports
• Secured firmware implemented on active TAPs
• Security seals prevent opening and tampering with the devices
• Randomized patterns used on seals and packaging to ensure secured logistics
Secured firmware
Secured firmware implemented on active TAPs cannot be read or altered by 3rd parties, ensuring safe operation of the devices.
Data diode
All Secure TAPs act as data diodes. For copper TAPs, this means they are physically isolated from the operational network.
For Fiber TAPs, an optical data diode prevents light insertion from the monitor ports into the operational network.
Security seals with randomized pattern
Tamper-evident security seals prevent unnoticed opening and tampering with the devices they are installed on.
A randomized pattern on the seals helps to verify and ensure that the seals have not been replaced.
Secured packaging
Each package containing secured data access products is also provided with a security seal with a randomized pattern.
• France – ANSSI (www.ssi.gouv.fr)
• Germany – BSI (www.bsi.bund.de)
• Austria – Federal Chancellery (www.digitales.oesterreich.gv.at)
• Spain – OCSTI (www.oc.ccn.cni.es)
• Finland – FICORA (www.ficora.fi)
• Italy – OCSI (www.ocsi.isticom.it)
• Norway – SERTIT (www.sertit.no)
• Netherlands – NLNCSA (www.tuv-nederland.nl)
• United Kingdom – NCSC (www.ncsc.gov.uk)
• Sweden – FMV/CSEC (www.csec.se)
Diode Fiber TAP
Fiber TAP with diode feature preventing light injection from the monitor ports.
1-Link Gigabit Copper TAP
10M/100M/1G copper TAP with diode feature protecting the network from data injection from the monitor ports.
8-Link Gigabit Copper TAP
High density 10M/100M/1G copper TAP with diode feature protecting the network from data injection from the monitor ports.
Some of our TAPs for secure data access:
Diode Fiber TAP
Fiber TAP with diode feature preventing light injection from the monitor ports.
1-Link Gigabit Copper TAP
10M/100M/1G copper TAP with diode feature protecting the network from data injection from the monitor ports.
8-Link Gigabit Copper TAP
High density 10M/100M/1G copper TAP with diode feature protecting the network from data injection from the monitor ports.
Data Diode
The Data Diode function present in our Diode Fiber TAP and Copper TAPs prevents any accidental or malicious insertion of signal coming from the monitor ports from entering and disrupting the operational network. Data Diode adds an extra layer of security in deployments with security and monitoring tools.
Copper TAP Data Diode
Fiber TAP Data Diode
No Break Technology
This makes them flawlessly designed to synthesize maximum performance and maximum security.
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