CHAPTER
16
Security Fundamentals
In this chapter, you will
• Be introduced to threats and attack types
• Compare authentication and authorization
• Understand the importance of password policy elements
• Learn about remote access and VPNs
• Learn best practices for implementing a security program
One of the new focus points of the Cisco CCNA certification is the addition of security topics. In this chapter you will learn about basic security concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. You will also learn about common reasons systems get attacked and ways to mitigate those attacks by following common security best practices.
You will also learn about the difference between authentication and authorization, as well as ...
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