December 2007
Intermediate to advanced
672 pages
19h 21m
English
In this chapter, you will learn about the following:
• Threats against IP network infrastructures
• Threats against Layer 2 switched Ethernet network infrastructures
• Threats against IP VPN network infrastructures
Knowledge of the threats against IP, Layer 2 switched Ethernet, and IP VPN network infrastructures will allow you to gain a firmer understanding of the vulnerabilities and risks associated with your network. Without a thorough understanding of the many threats, you cannot take the necessary steps to implement an effective security solution. Network design techniques to mitigate the risks are presented in Part II, “Security Techniques for Protecting IP Traffic Planes.”
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