Summary

This chapter took you on a comprehensive journey through the security landscape of selected Cisco devices that are popular with subject matter experts (SMEs). You explored the architecture and functions of Cisco switches and routers, understood the security risks associated with these devices, learned various access methods, and walked through the detailed security assessments, including using the Cisco CLI tool for security configuration reviews. By completing this chapter, you established a firm foundation in Cisco device security and gained the confidence to apply these principles in real-world scenarios.

In this chapter, we covered the essential aspects of auditing Cisco switches and routers. By now, you should have gained the knowledge and skills to understand these devices’ intricacies, identify the inherent security risks, and employ secure access methods for conducting audits. You have learned the procedures for performing thorough security assessments on...