Chapter 7. Infrastructure Security
The network infrastructure acts as the plumbing that provides the transport mechanism for data communication to occur. Without this critical facility, applications don’t work, products don’t get shipped, and your Facebook status doesn’t get updated. The network’s contribution is significant to the business process, making it a natural target for attackers. Cisco IOS is a mature platform that provides the intelligence and protective mechanisms that must be enabled by businesses to maximize a security posture. This chapter focuses on the auditing of routers, switches, and wireless devices for good security practices. It also covers the necessary security controls that keep these devices running while under attack. ...
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