CHAPTER 3

Secure Network Design

In this chapter, you will

     •   Study network design elements

     •   Explore network components

     •   Discover how subnets are created

     •   Learn how to implement common protocols

     •   Learn how to implement common services

Secure network design is an objective that has component elements in hardware, software, and policies and procedures. Proper design begins with understanding the objectives of the network. The proper implementation and use of protocols are discussed with respect to achieving the design objectives.

Network Design Elements and Components

Unlike single servers, networks exist as connections of multiple devices. A key characteristic of a network is its layout, or topology. A ...

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