Chapter 1

1: List three reasons that explain why network security is becoming more important.
A1: Answer: Network security is becoming more important because of the increased use of e-business, the requirement to do business safely in unsafe environments, and the need to implement the requirements of network security policies.
2: What is the Cisco SAFE Blueprint?
A2: Answer: The Cisco SAFE Blueprint is a loosely structured guide, based on Cisco and Cisco partner products, that can be used when designing the security elements of a network. SAFE builds layered security by developing and deploying mitigating defenses in depth against expected threats.
3: What are the four types of security threats?
A3: Answer: The four general threats to network security ...

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