Span Port (Mirror Port): A feature on network switches that allows the duplication of network packets from one or more ports to a designated monitoring port, enabling network administrators to analyze traffic for various purposes, such as performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and security analysis. Tools like network analyzers or intrusion detection systems are often connected to a span port to observe network traffic without affecting the flow of data.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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