Securing Network Devices

Securing Network Devices

1. Securing Device Access

   • Securing the Edge Router
     • Areas of router security
       • Physical security
       • OS security
       • Router hardening
     • Tasks to secure administrative access
       • Restrict device accesibility
       • Account and log for all the access
       • Authenticate all access
       • Authorize actions
       • Present legal notification
       • Ensure the confidentiality of data
     • To secure access
       • Remote
       • Local
     • Approaches
       • Single Router approach
       • Defense-in-depth
       • DMZ approach
   • Configuring SSH
     • Requirements
       • Run compatible release of Cisco IOS