Chapter 2. Basic Cisco Router Security

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

  • Describe the Cisco IOS Firewall Features

  • Describe How to Secure Cisco Router Physical Installations

  • Secure Administrative Access for Cisco Routers

  • Describe the Components of a Basic AAA Implementation

  • Configure a Perimeter Router for AAA Using a Local Database

  • Test the Perimeter Router AAA Implementation Using Applicable debug Commands

This chapter presents an introduction to securing Cisco routers using proven methods for securing the physical router device, protecting the router administrative interface, and implementing authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA).

This chapter includes the following topics:

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