Chapter 8. Router Security

On completing this chapter, you will be able to

  • Explain the weaknesses of a router

  • Describe services

  • Use and configure access lists

  • Describe Context-Based Access Control (CBAC)

This chapter covers router security, a subject that spans a broad spectrum in networking—not only protection of the network, but also basic router security such as administrative access and services. The chapter also discusses advanced techniques such as Context-Based Access Control (CBAC). The case study at the end of the chapter is designed to present the security features covered in the chapter in a real-life context.

Basic Router Security

If you talk about basic router security, you discuss how to protect the router itself from being accessed by ...

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