Chapter 6. Network Security

An enterprise network design must include security measures to mitigate network attacks. Fortunately, with the modularity of the Cisco Enterprise Architecture, you can address security concerns on a module-by-module basis. This section introduces the concept of a security policy, reviews various types of network attacks, discusses the elements of the Cisco Self-Defending Network, and helps you select appropriate security design components for the various locations in an enterprise network.

Network Security Concepts

Organizational requirements and potential threats drive the scope of a security design. At its essence, network security measures should not only defend against attacks and guard against unauthorized access, ...

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