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CCENT/CCNA: ICND1 100-105 Certification Guide

You're reading from   CCENT/CCNA: ICND1 100-105 Certification Guide Learn computer network essentials and enhance your networking skills by obtaining the CCENT certification

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2018
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ISBN-13 9781788621434
Length 362 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Preface 1. Introduction to Computer Networks FREE CHAPTER 2. Communication in Computer Networks 3. Introduction to Switching 4. Setting Up the Switch 5. Introduction to Routing 6. Setting up the Router 7. Networking Services and Maintenance 8. Network Troubleshooting 9. Studying and Preparing for ICND 1 (100-105) Exam 10. Other Books you may enjoy
Appendix A: Answers to Chapter Questions 1. Appendix B: Cisco Device Icons 2. Appendix C: Numbering Systems and Conversions 3. Appendix D: Boolean Algebra 4. Appendix E: Subnetting 5. Appendix F: Cisco Packet Tracer 6. Appendix G: Graphical Network Simulator-3 (GNS3)

Switch security

As you know, switches are network devices that have multiple ports. This means that there might be situations when a few switch ports might not be used. Unused ports represent the potential for an intruder to gain access to an organization's network. To avoid such situations, port security comes into play, by disabling unused ports. In addition, to enable protection against unauthorized access by unplugging a connected device, the MAC address of a device can be associated with a switch port. With that in mind, it can be summarized that port security enables security on switch ports by limiting the devices that can connect to ports on the switch.

Secure remote access

The only reason a network administrator...

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