Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) Foundation Learning Guide: Foundation learning for SWITCH 642-813

Chapter 6. Securing the Campus Infrastructure

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Switch Security Fundamentals

• Understanding and Protecting Against MAC Layer Attack

• Understanding and Protecting Against VLAN Attacks

• Understanding and Protecting Against Spoofing Attacks

• Securing Network Switches

• Switch Security Considerations

• Troubleshooting Performance and Connectivity

Securing the campus infrastructure is as important as designing a highly available network. If security is compromised, serious impact to business can occur.

This chapter defines the potential vulnerabilities related to VLANs that can occur within a network. After the vulnerabilities are identified, solutions for each vulnerability are discussed, and configuration ...