CCIE Practical Studies: Security (CCIE Self-Study)

Summary

This chapter took you through a high-level overview of the many security offerings that Cisco has implemented throughout its line of security products. You took a brief look at the reasons behind the need for network security and defined the roles of the security players. You learned terms such at black hat, white hat, and gray hat and defined each of the roles they play in security. You looked at the many built-in security features of the IOS and the Catalyst Operating System (CatOS). This chapter also defined a VPN and briefly touched on the services that AAA can give in your efforts to provide authentication, authorization, and accounting in your network.

The chapter wrapped up with a brief overview of an Intrusion Detection System ...