As a network/system administrator, we should know what configuration weaknesses are and what the corrective measures are for their computing and network devices.
User account information might be transmitted in clear text across the network, exposing usernames and passwords to an intruder. For example, if you manage your devices over Telnet, your username and password can be sniffed. The same thing is also applicable when you manage devices using GUI on HTTP.
Misconfigurations of the devices can cause significant network equipment security problems and open doors for unauthorized access. For example, misconfigured access lists, routing protocols, or SNMP community strings can open large security holes. Misconfigured ...
