cisco ccna and home network security artical

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Network Loop Prevention with the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) By Sean Wilkins Jun 30, 2015 Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, examines the differences between the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and the more modern Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).

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Wireless LAN Implications, Problems, and Solutions By Jim Geier Jun 15, 2015 When designing and supporting a WLAN, however, you must be aware of potential implications, such as security vulnerabilities, radio signal interference, multipath propagation, and other issues. This chapter from Designing and Deploying 802.11 Wireless Networksexplains the impacts of these problems and introduces some ways to resolve them.

10.	Cisco Networking Academy Connecting Networks Companion Guide: Point-to-Point Connections By Cisco Networking Academy May 8, 2014 This chapter covers the terms, technology, and protocols used in serial connections, introducing the High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
11.	Cisco Networking Academy Connecting Networks Companion Guide: Connecting to the WAN By Cisco Networking Academy May 7, 2014 Different technologies are used for WANs than for LANs. This chapter introduces WAN standards, technologies, and purposes. It covers selecting the appropriate WAN technologies, services, and devices to meet the changing business requirements of an evolving enterprise.

16.	Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Static Routing By Cisco Networking Academy Mar 27, 2014 This chapter explains the types of static routes as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each type. It also addresses routing configuration and troubleshooting.
17.	Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Routing Dynamically By Cisco Networking Academy Mar 24, 2014 This chapter explains multiple routing protocols (particularly dynamic routing protocols) and describes their relative strengths and weaknesses. It also shows how to read a routing table easily and interpret the IPv6 routing information listed within it.
18.	Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Routing Concepts By Cisco Networking Academy Mar 20, 2014 This chapter introduces and explains the primary functions and features of a router and explains the process for connecting and configuring devices to the router. It continues by describing the process by which routers manage packets, determine data paths, and build routing tables.

16.	Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Static Routing By Cisco Networking Academy Mar 27, 2014 This chapter explains the types of static routes as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each type. It also addresses routing configuration and troubleshooting.
17.	Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Routing Dynamically By Cisco Networking Academy Mar 24, 2014 This chapter explains multiple routing protocols (particularly dynamic routing protocols) and describes their relative strengths and weaknesses. It also shows how to read a routing table easily and interpret the IPv6 routing information listed within it.
18.	Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Routing Concepts By Cisco Networking Academy Mar 20, 2014 This chapter introduces and explains the primary functions and features of a router and explains the process for connecting and configuring devices to the router. It continues by describing the process by which routers manage packets, determine data paths, and build routing tables.

47.	IPv6 Translation and Tunneling Technologies By Sean Wilkins Jun 26, 2013 With the exhaustion of the IPv4 addressing space quickly approaching, it has become a high priority for organizations to begin their own deployments of IPv6. This can be accomplished in a number of different ways. This article examines specific methods and how they can be used to support an IPv6 deployment.
48.	IPv6 Tunneling Technology Configuration By Sean Wilkins Jun 26, 2013 This article focuses on the basic configuration of available IPv6 tunneling technologies for Cisco networks.

55.	Creating Your Own VPN By Eric Geier Oct 23, 2012 Security expert Eric Geier shows you how to set up a VPN to securely access your PC or network when you’re away, and to secure your Internet connection when using Wi-Fi hotspots.

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Protecting Your Network from the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Security Hole By Eric Geier Mar 12, 2012 Even if you’ve encrypted and secured your wireless network with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA or WPA2), a security hole affecting most wireless routers may make it fairly easy for those with the right tools to hack your network and connect. Eric Geier shows how to prevent this and protect your network.

61.	Network Security First-Step: Firewalls By Donald Stoddard, Thomas M. Thomas Feb 8, 2012 This chapter dissects a firewall’s duties to understand what makes a firewall operate and how it does its job.
62.	ZigBee Wireless Security: A New Age Penetration Tester's Toolkit By Brad Bowers Jan 9, 2012 Brad Bowers takes a closer look at the ZigBee protocol, some of the attacks that have been leveraged against it, and the security tools that penetration testers can use.

65.	Prevent Wi-Fi Eavesdroppers from Hijacking Your Accounts By Eric Geier Sep 20, 2011 Eric Geier shows you how to protect your privacy when logging on to online accounts that don't always use secure connections, like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and Amazon.

73.	Deploying IPv6 in WAN/Branch Networks By Muninder Sambi, Sanjay Hooda, Shannon McFarland, Nikhil Sharma Apr 13, 2011 This chapter provides and overview of WAN/branch deployment and also covers WAN/branch IPv6 deployment considerations, WAN/branch deployment over native IPv6, and includes an example of WAN/branch implementation.
74.	PKI Processes and Procedures By Andre Karamanian, Francois Dessart, Srinivas Tenneti Apr 1, 2011 Several processes need to occur in a PKI network for a deployment to function smoothly. To address these processes, this chapter covers enrollment, Certificate Expiration and Renewal, Certificate Verification and Enforcement, and PKI Resiliency.

81.	Cisco Unified Wireless LAN Security Fundamentals By Jake Woodhams, Robert Marg, Jeff Smith Dec 3, 2010 This chapter discusses the fundamentals of wireless LAN security in the context of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN).
82.	The Evolution of Evil: Changes in the Use of USB Devices as Delivery Mechanisms for Malicious Code By Brad Bowers Oct 7, 2010 USB microcontrollers are small, capable of circumventing most malware detection software, and can deliver devastating payloads. Brad Bowers takes a closer look at this new attack vector and reveals some of the challenges IT security professionals face as the use of microcontrollers as an attack platform matures.
83.	Getting Owned: The USB Keystroke Injection Attack By Seth Fogie Oct 6, 2010 What do you call a USB-based device that can bypass all AV and autorun policies? Although most would consider it a perfect mischievous attack vector, Hyundai has used it as a tool to build customer loyalty. This leaves Seth Fogie wondering: Are people are planning to maliciously use this technology?

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Developing Network Security Strategies By Priscilla Oppenheimer Oct 4, 2010 To help you handle the difficulties inherent in designing network security for complex networks, this chapter teaches a systematic, top-down approach that focuses on planning and policy development before the selection of security products.

89.	WLAN Design: Range, Performance, and Roaming Considerations By Jim Geier Aug 3, 2010 This chapter provides insight and addresses important elements you should consider to avoid common problems when designing a wireless LAN.

98.	CCDC and the Tale of the Insider Threat By Brad Bowers May 24, 2010 Brad Bowers discusses the value of including the threat of insider attacks in Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) events.
99.	Five Applications to Secure Your Wi-Fi Hotspot Connections By Eric Geier May 13, 2010 Don't risk eavesdroppers capturing your email, passwords, and other sensitive info! Eric Geier reviews five helpful apps that encrypt your wireless traffic.
100.	The Bad Guys from Outside: Malware By Tom Gillis Apr 29, 2010 In this chapter, you'll learn how malware works and why it presents such a threat to the enterprise.

102.	IPv6: Why Bother? By David Chisnall Apr 16, 2010 IPv6 has been coming Real Soon Now for well over a decade. David Chisnall looks at what the benefits it brings and how to support it.
103.	Moving to WPA/WPA2-Enterprise Wi-Fi Encryption By Eric Geier Apr 9, 2010 Wi-Fi networks in businesses should be using the Enterprise mode of WPA or WPA2 encryption. Eric Geier shows you how to move from the Personal (PSK) mode to the Enterprise (RADIUS) mode.
104.	Securing Your Wi-Fi Hotspot Sessions By Eric Geier Mar 30, 2010 Eric Geier shares tips to keep your email, documents, and computer safe while using Wi-Fi hotspots.

108.	Virtual LANs and VLAN Trunking By Wendell Odom, Denise Donohue, Rus Healy Dec 25, 2009 This chapter covers some of the most fundamental and important LAN topics with coverage of VLANs and VLAN trunking in preparation for the CCIE Routing and Switching Exam.

110.	How to Network Windows 7, Vista, and XP Computers By Eric Geier Nov 13, 2009 Upgrading to Windows 7 but still have XP or Vista machines? No problem. Eric Geier shows you how to network among all these Windows versions.

111.	Creating a Hotspot Gateway with RouterOS By Eric Geier Nov 2, 2009 Eric Geier shows how to set up the integrated hotspot gateway with RouterOS.
112.	Creating a VPN Server with RouterOS By Eric Geier Oct 27, 2009 Eric Geier continues his RouterOS series by discussing its VPN capabilities
113.	Tips on Setting Up and Hosting a Wi-Fi Hotspot By Eric Geier Oct 21, 2009 Eric Geier shares tips on installing and operating a Wi-Fi hotspot.
114.	Ten Useful and Free Networking Tools By Eric Geier Oct 13, 2009 Eric Geier shares 10 free and useful networking tools and utilities.
115.	Supercharging Your Cheap Router with Enterprise Features By Eric Geier Oct 5, 2009 Did you know you can replace the firmware on your router? Eric Geier describes the highs and lows of aftermarket firmware projects.
116.	Seven Troubleshooting Tips for Wireless N Networks By Eric Geier Oct 1, 2009 Are your wireless N connections not getting the speeds, performance, or range you hoped for? Eric Geier helps you get your money's worth.
117.	Turn an Old PC into a LAN Server with RouterOS, Part 2 By Eric Geier Sep 28, 2009 Eric Geier concludes his two-part tutorial on getting a RouterOS machine up and running on a spare PC.
118.	I/O Consolidation in the Data Center By Claudio DeSanti, Silvano Gai Sep 23, 2009 This chapter explains the benefits and challenges of designing physical infrastructure to simultaneously carry multiple types of traffic.
119.	IP Routing Use Cases By Muhammad Afaq Khan Sep 22, 2009 This chapter discusses the capabilities of the Cisco ASR 1000 series router family and then reviews how those strengths can be used to address relevant problems.
120.	Turn an Old PC into a LAN Server with RouterOS, Part 1 By Eric Geier Sep 21, 2009 Eric Geier shows you how to get an enterprise router at a fraction of the cost with the MikroTik RouterOS software that you can load onto an old PC.

121.	Using Static IP Addresses on Your Network By Eric Geier Sep 14, 2009 Eric Geier helps you discover ways to convert from dynamic to static addresses on your network.

121.	Using Static IP Addresses on Your Network By Eric Geier Sep 14, 2009 Eric Geier helps you discover ways to convert from dynamic to static addresses on your network.

148.	Attacking and Defending the Internet with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) By Carolyn Meinel Aug 25, 2008 Carolyn Meinel explains how sysadmins can take advantage of resources offered by several organizations to detect and defeat BGP problems.
149.	CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Exam Guide: Introduction to Wireless LANs By Wendell Odom Jul 15, 2008 This chapter examines the basic concepts, standards, installation, and security options for some of the most common WLAN technologies today.
150.	CCNA ICND2 Exam Guide: Troubleshooting IP Routing By Wendell Odom Jul 10, 2008 This troubleshooting chapter explains ping and traceroute commands, the troubleshooting the packet forwarding process, and provides troubleshooting tools and tips.

153.	CCNA Portable Command Guide: IPv6 By Scott Empson Jul 1, 2008 This chapter provides information and commands concerning a number of IPv6-related topics.
154.	Identifying and Classifying Network Security Threats By Omar Santos Jun 26, 2008 This chapter presents several best practices and methodologies you can use to successfully and quickly identify and classify security threats and anomalies in the network.

159.	SSL VPN Design Considerations By Jazib Frahim, Qiang Huang Jun 10, 2008 This chapter discusses design issues you should consider when you build a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution.

165.	Border Gateway Protocol, Route Manipulation, and IP Multicast By Anthony Bruno, Steve Jordan Oct 26, 2007

169.	SSH Security Primer: Server Security Settings By John Traenkenschuh Feb 23, 2007 John Tränkenschuh describes the settings and implementation details important to your OpenSSH server installation. Because an OpenSSH server functions as a VPN gateway as much as a means to transfer files and invoke commands remotely, it's important to get this right.
170.	SSH Security Primer: Client Security By John Traenkenschuh Feb 16, 2007 John Tränkenschuh provides a quick survey of SSH client security issues and suggested configurations for the reference SSH distribution, OpenSSH.

181.	Basic IPsec VPN Topologies and Configurations By James Henry Carmouche Sep 29, 2006 In this chapter, you will review several common deployments of IPsec virtual private networks (VPNs).
182.	Multiprotocol Label Switching Traffic Engineering Technology Overview By Santiago Alvarez Sep 22, 2006 This chapter presents a review of Multiprotocol Label Switching Traffic Engineering (MPLS TE) technology. MPLS TE can play an important role in the implementation of network services with quality of service (QoS) guarantees.
183.	How to Configure OpenVPN By Michael Riley Sep 8, 2006 Michael Riley shows you how to use OpenVPN for secure internet surfing on your client PCs. He’ll also help you set up the configuration that will allow you access to your home network while you’re traveling.

193.	Penetration Testing and Network Defense: Performing Host Reconnaissance By Andrew Whitaker, Daniel Newman Jun 2, 2006 Malicious hackers also value reconnaissance as the first step in an effective attack. For them, seeing what is on the "other side of the hill" is crucial to knowing what type of attack to launch. Although penetration testers might not always have the luxury of time that a malicious hacker might have, they do recognize the value of reconnaissance. This chapter will help you develop network reconnaissance skills to help you protect your network from intrusion.
194.	Wireless LAN Design By Catherine Paquet, Diane Teare Jun 2, 2006 This chapter discusses wireless LAN (WLAN) technology and describes how it improves mobility. After introducing WLANs as strategic assets to corporate networks, WLAN standards and components are discussed. The security and management of WLANs are explored, followed by design considerations for WLANs.
195.	Intrusion Prevention: Signatures and Actions By Earl Carter, Jonathan Hogue May 26, 2006 Attack signatures have been around for long enough that the definition should be universally understood, but that's not the case. Simply put, an IPS signature is any distinctive characteristic that identifies something. Using this definition, all IPS products use signatures of some kind, regardless of what the product descriptions claim. To find something and stop it, you must be able to identify it, and for you to identify it, it must display a distinct characteristic. This chapter introduces you to the concept of signatures.
196.	Home Network Router Security Secrets By Andy Walker Apr 7, 2006 Ever delve inside your home network routers and use the hidden security settings that can lock down a network nice and tight? Most people never do. Andy Walker reveals 10 secrets on how to easily access your router's security settings.
197.	A Student-Hacker Showdown at the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition By Seth Fogie Mar 31, 2006 Students-turned-IT managers faced off against experienced hackers at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. Seth Fogie witnessed this real-world competition and reports on its unexpected twists, turns, and even drama.

208.	IPSec Authentication and Authorization Models By Vijay Bollapragada, Mohamed Khalid, Scott Wainner Oct 21, 2005 This chapter covers IPSec features and mechanisms that are primarily targeted at the authentication of remote access users. You'll learn about XAUTH, which provides extended authentication for IPSec telecommuters by using authentication schemes such as RADIUS. MODECFG uses a push model to push attributes to the IPSec client.
209.	Deploying Cisco CallManager and Unity Devices By David Bateman Oct 14, 2005 This chapter covers all the required tasks needed to add phones and gateways to a Cisco CallManager system. Four methods to add phones to the system are discussed: manual registration, Auto-registration, BAT, and TAPS.
210.	Analyzing MPLS VPN Security By Michael H. Behringer, Monique Morrow Oct 6, 2005 VPN users have certain expectations and requirements for their VPN service. In a nutshell, they want their service to be both private and secure. In other words, they want their VPN to be as secure as with dedicated circuits while gaining the scalability benefits of a shared infrastructure. Both concepts, of privacy and security, are not black and white, and need to be defined for a real world implementation. This chapter introduces you to VPN MPLS security requirements.
211.	Two-Factor Authentication in Windows By Rick Cook Oct 6, 2005 Simple passwords aren't good enough any more, as the flood of stories about phishing, fraud, and compromised accounts by the millions demonstrate. The Next Big Thing in computer security is two-factor authentication and, like it or not, you're probably going to be dealing with it in the next year or so. But two-factor authentication is a concept, not a product, and how it's implemented is critical to its success.

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Home Network Vulnerabilities: Spam, Cookies, Pop-Ups, Spyware, and Scams By Jim Doherty, Neil Anderson Jul 1, 2005 In addition to viruses and worms, there are some other annoying programs and files out there that you need to protect your home network from. This chapter focuses on spam, cookies, spyware, and scams—what they are, how they work, and how to get rid of or at least control them.

224.	Cisco Network Security Fundamentals: Wireless Security By Gert DeLaet, Gert Schauwers Dec 30, 2004 This chapter covers wireless security—what it is, how it works, how it is configured, what threatens it, and what policies can be designed to secure it.

243.	Network Security Basics By Robyn Aber May 7, 2004 Robyn Aber help us to explore how routers and switches are the keys to a strong network foundation.Together they enable the intelligent, end-to-end movement of converged data, voice, and video information within or outside the business.
244.	Cisco Frame Relay Configurations By Jonathan Chin Apr 30, 2004 Jonathan Chin dicussess basic Frame Relay operations on Cisco routers in a router-based Frame Relay network.

262.	Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6) By Regis Desmeules Jun 6, 2003 Discover the ins and outs of the new IPv6 header format. You will also learn different configuration processes of IPv6 in relation to Cisco.

278.	VLANs and Trunking By David Hucaby, Stephen McQuerry Oct 25, 2002

282.	VLAN Access Control Lists By Stephen McQuerry Oct 11, 2002

298.	IP Access List Security for CCNA Exam #640-607 By Wendell Odom Apr 19, 2002 Wendell Odom reviews the characteristics and limitations of the distance vector routing protocol RIP as part of the preparation for the CCNA exam #640-607.

303.	IPSec Overview Part Five: Security Associations By Andrew Mason Feb 22, 2002 Andrew Mason concludes his five-part series on the Cisco implementation of IPSec with a discussion of IPSec security associations.
304.	IPSec Overview Part Four: Internet Key Exchange (IKE) By Andrew Mason Feb 22, 2002 In part 4 of his five-part series on the Cisco implementation of IPSec, Andrew Mason describes the Internet Key Exchange (IKE).
305.	IPSec Overview Part One: General IPSec Standards By Andrew Mason Feb 22, 2002 In part 1 of a five-part series on the Cisco implementation of IPSec, Andrew Mason delves into the components that make up the IPSec protocol suite.
306.	IPSec Overview Part Three: Cryptographic Technologies By Andrew Mason Feb 22, 2002 In part 3 of his five-part series on the Cisco implementation of IPSec, Andrew Mason describes the cryptographic component technologies used in IPSec.
307.	IPSec Overview Part Two: Modes and Transforms By Andrew Mason Feb 22, 2002 In part 2 of his five-part series on the Cisco implementation of IPSec, Andrew Mason describes tunnel and transport modes and briefly explains transforms.

316.	Network Address Translation By Jeff Doyle, Jennifer Carroll Feb 8, 2002 Network address translation (NAT) is a function by which IP addresses within a packet are replaced with different IP addresses. This sample chapter from Cisco Press focuses on NAT within routers.

320.	VPNs and VPN Technologies By Andrew Mason Jan 4, 2002 This sample chapter defines virtual private networks (VPNs) and explores fundamental Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) technologies.

328.	Dynamic Routing Protocols By Jeff Doyle Nov 16, 2001 This sample chapter from CCIE: Routing TCP/IP Volume I shows how routers can discover how to correctly switch packets to their respective destinations automatically and share that information with other routers via dynamic routing protocols.