CCSP Self-Study: CCSP SNRS Exam Certification Guide

Chapter 5. Secure Router Administration

This chapter covers the following subjects:

• Privilege Levels

• Securing Console Access

• Configuring the enable Password

• service password-encryption Command

• Configuring Multiple Privilege Levels

• Warning Banners

• Interactive Access

• Securing vty Access

• SSH Protocol

• Port Security for Ethernet Switches

• AutoSecure

The Cisco IOS Firewall helps secure the trusted network from unauthorized users. The security of the network also involves the security of the Cisco IOS Firewall itself. In addition to physical security of the Cisco IOS Firewall, it is important to secure administrative accesses to interfaces on the Cisco IOS Firewall. This chapter discusses the different ways to secure administrative access to the Cisco IOS Firewall. ...