Core Module
The core module in the SAFE architecture is nearly identical to the core module of any other network architecture. It merely routes and switches traffic as fast as possible from one network to another.
Key Devices
Layer 3 switching— route and switch production network data from one module to another
Figure B-7. Core Module: Detail
Threats Mitigated
Packet sniffers— a switched infrastructure limits the effectiveness of sniffing
Design Guidelines
Standard implementation guidelines were followed in accordance with the “core, distribution, and access layer” deployments commonly seen in well-designed Cisco-based networks.
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