Chapter 1. The Cisco Role in Network Security

On completion of this chapter, you will be able to perform the following tasks:

  • State the reasons for securing computer networks.

  • Define the four primary security threats.

  • Describe different types of network attacks.

  • Explain the major steps for implementing network security.

  • Identify the Cisco Architecture for Voice, Video, and Integrated Data (AVVID) framework and Secure Architecture for Enterprises (SAFE) Blueprint components and benefits.

  • Describe the approaches that attackers use to attack networks.

  • Identify the common network attack points and security weaknesses in networks.

  • Explain the functions of common attack tools.

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