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Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Security
1 Network Security Fundamentals
1-1 Introduction to Network Security
1-2 Threat Landscape
1-3 Security Principles and Concepts
1-4 Security Policies and Procedures
1-5 Risk Management
2 Secure Network Design
2-1 Network Architecture and Design
2-2 Secure Network Design Principles
2-3 Network Segmentation
2-4 Secure Network Access
2-5 Secure Network Services
3 Secure Routing and Switching
3-1 Secure Routing Protocols
3-2 Secure Switching
3-3 Secure Network Management
3-4 Secure Network Access Control
3-5 Secure Network Monitoring
4 Secure Wireless Networking
4-1 Wireless Security Fundamentals
4-2 Secure Wireless Network Design
4-3 Wireless Network Access Control
4-4 Wireless Network Monitoring
4-5 Wireless Network Threats and Mitigation
5 Secure Network Services
5-1 Secure DNS
5-2 Secure DHCP
5-3 Secure Network Time Protocol (NTP)
5-4 Secure Network Address Translation (NAT)
5-5 Secure Network Load Balancing
6 Secure Network Access Control
6-1 Network Access Control (NAC) Concepts
6-2 NAC Implementation
6-3 NAC Deployment Models
6-4 NAC Troubleshooting
6-5 NAC Security Best Practices
7 Secure Network Monitoring and Management
7-1 Network Monitoring Tools
7-2 Network Management Protocols
7-3 Network Logging and Analysis
7-4 Network Incident Response
7-5 Network Forensics
8 Secure Network Virtualization
8-1 Network Virtualization Concepts
8-2 Secure Virtual Network Design
8-3 Secure Virtual Network Management
8-4 Virtual Network Threats and Mitigation
8-5 Virtual Network Monitoring
9 Secure Network Automation
9-1 Network Automation Concepts
9-2 Secure Network Automation Tools
9-3 Network Automation Security
9-4 Network Automation Deployment
9-5 Network Automation Monitoring
10 Secure Network Threats and Mitigation
10-1 Network Threats Overview
10-2 Threat Detection and Prevention
10-3 Threat Mitigation Techniques
10-4 Threat Intelligence
10-5 Threat Response and Recovery
11 Secure Network Incident Response
11-1 Incident Response Planning
11-2 Incident Detection and Analysis
11-3 Incident Containment and Eradication
11-4 Incident Recovery
11-5 Incident Reporting and Lessons Learned
12 Secure Network Compliance and Auditing
12-1 Compliance Requirements
12-2 Network Auditing Tools
12-3 Network Compliance Monitoring
12-4 Network Compliance Reporting
12-5 Network Compliance Best Practices
13 Secure Network Infrastructure
13-1 Secure Network Infrastructure Design
13-2 Secure Network Infrastructure Management
13-3 Network Infrastructure Threats and Mitigation
13-4 Network Infrastructure Monitoring
13-5 Network Infrastructure Compliance
14 Secure Network Operations
14-1 Network Operations Concepts
14-2 Secure Network Operations Management
14-3 Network Operations Monitoring
14-4 Network Operations Incident Response
14-5 Network Operations Compliance
15 Secure Network Troubleshooting
15-1 Network Troubleshooting Concepts
15-2 Secure Network Troubleshooting Tools
15-3 Network Troubleshooting Techniques
15-4 Network Troubleshooting Incident Response
15-5 Network Troubleshooting Best Practices
Secure Routing and Switching

Secure Routing and Switching

Key Concepts

Secure Routing and Switching are critical components of network security that ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data as it traverses through the network. Key concepts include:

1. Secure Routing Protocols

Secure Routing Protocols are designed to protect the routing information exchanged between routers. This ensures that only trusted routers can participate in the routing process and that the routing information is not tampered with. Common secure routing protocols include:

2. Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Access Control Lists (ACLs) are used to filter traffic based on predefined rules. They can be applied to routers and switches to control which traffic is allowed or denied. ACLs help in securing the network by restricting unauthorized access and preventing malicious traffic.

3. Virtual LANs (VLANs) and Trunking

Virtual LANs (VLANs) segment a physical network into multiple logical networks, enhancing security and performance. Trunking allows multiple VLANs to share a single link between switches, ensuring efficient use of network resources. Proper configuration of VLANs and trunking is essential for secure network segmentation.

Examples and Analogies

Imagine a secure routing protocol as a locked briefcase carrying sensitive documents. Only authorized personnel with the correct key (authentication) can open the briefcase and access the documents. Similarly, secure routing protocols ensure that only trusted routers can exchange routing information.

Consider ACLs as bouncers at a nightclub. They check the guest list (ACL rules) and only allow entry to those who meet the criteria (allowed traffic). This ensures that only authorized individuals (traffic) can enter the club (network).

Think of VLANs as separate rooms within a building, each with its own access control. Trunking is like a hallway that connects these rooms, allowing people (traffic) to move between them while maintaining their room-specific identities (VLAN tags). Properly configured VLANs and trunking ensure that only authorized individuals can access each room.

Conclusion

Secure Routing and Switching are essential for maintaining a robust and secure network. By implementing secure routing protocols, access control lists, and properly configured VLANs and trunking, organizations can protect their network from unauthorized access and malicious traffic, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of their data.

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