Author : Krishna Sankar
Publisher : Cisco Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 25,46 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781587051548
Secure a wireless Local Area Network with guidance from Cisco Systems experts. Showing how to use tools such as security checklists, design templates, and other resources to ensure WLAN security, this book illustrates security basics, standards, and vulnerabilities, and provides examples of architecture, design, and best practices.
Author : Jeff Smith
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 14,15 MB
Release : 2010-10-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1587140357
Controller-Based Wireless LAN Fundamentals An end-to-end reference guide to design, deploy, manage, and secure 802.11 wireless networks As wired networks are increasingly replaced with 802.11n wireless connections, enterprise users are shifting to centralized, next-generation architectures built around Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC). These networks will increasingly run business-critical voice, data, and video applications that once required wired Ethernet. In Controller-Based Wireless LAN Fundamentals, three senior Cisco wireless experts bring together all the practical and conceptual knowledge professionals need to confidently design, configure, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot 802.11n networks with Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN) technologies. The authors first introduce the core principles, components, and advantages of next-generation wireless networks built with Cisco offerings. Drawing on their pioneering experience, the authors present tips, insights, and best practices for network design and implementation as well as detailed configuration examples. Next, they illuminate key technologies ranging from WLCs to Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) and Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP), Fixed Mobile Convergence to WiFi Voice. They also show how to take advantage of the CUWN’s end-to-end security, automatic configuration, self-healing, and integrated management capabilities. This book serves as a practical, hands-on reference for all network administrators, designers, and engineers through the entire project lifecycle, and an authoritative learning tool for new wireless certification programs. This is the only book that Fully covers the principles and components of next-generation wireless networks built with Cisco WLCs and Cisco 802.11n AP Brings together real-world tips, insights, and best practices for designing and implementing next-generation wireless networks Presents start-to-finish configuration examples for common deployment scenarios Reflects the extensive first-hand experience of Cisco experts Gain an operational and design-level understanding of WLAN Controller (WLC) architectures, related technologies, and the problems they solve Understand 802.11n, MIMO, and protocols developed to support WLC architecture Use Cisco technologies to enhance wireless network reliability, resilience, and scalability while reducing operating expenses Safeguard your assets using Cisco Unified Wireless Network’s advanced security features Design wireless networks capable of serving as an enterprise’s primary or only access network and supporting advanced mobility services Utilize Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to plan, deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and report on wireless networks throughout their lifecycles Configure Cisco wireless LANs for multicasting Quickly troubleshoot problems with Cisco controller-based wireless LANs This book is part of the Cisco Press® Fundamentals Series. Books in this series introduce networking professionals to new networking technologies, covering network topologies, sample deployment concepts, protocols, and management techniques. Category: Wireless Covers: Cisco Controller-Based Wireless LANs
Author : Yusuf Bhaiji
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 13,13 MB
Release : 2008-03-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0132796740
CCIE Professional Development Network Security Technologies and Solutions A comprehensive, all-in-one reference for Cisco network security Yusuf Bhaiji, CCIE No. 9305 Network Security Technologies and Solutions is a comprehensive reference to the most cutting-edge security products and methodologies available to networking professionals today. This book helps you understand and implement current, state-of-the-art network security technologies to ensure secure communications throughout the network infrastructure. With an easy-to-follow approach, this book serves as a central repository of security knowledge to help you implement end-to-end security solutions and provides a single source of knowledge covering the entire range of the Cisco network security portfolio. The book is divided into five parts mapping to Cisco security technologies and solutions: perimeter security, identity security and access management, data privacy, security monitoring, and security management. Together, all these elements enable dynamic links between customer security policy, user or host identity, and network infrastructures. With this definitive reference, you can gain a greater understanding of the solutions available and learn how to build integrated, secure networks in today’s modern, heterogeneous networking environment. This book is an excellent resource for those seeking a comprehensive reference on mature and emerging security tactics and is also a great study guide for the CCIE Security exam. “Yusuf’s extensive experience as a mentor and advisor in the security technology field has honed his ability to translate highly technical information into a straight-forward, easy-to-understand format. If you’re looking for a truly comprehensive guide to network security, this is the one! ” –Steve Gordon, Vice President, Technical Services, Cisco Yusuf Bhaiji, CCIE No. 9305 (R&S and Security), has been with Cisco for seven years and is currently the program manager for Cisco CCIE Security certification. He is also the CCIE Proctor in the Cisco Dubai Lab. Prior to this, he was technical lead for the Sydney TAC Security and VPN team at Cisco. Filter traffic with access lists and implement security features on switches Configure Cisco IOS router firewall features and deploy ASA and PIX Firewall appliances Understand attack vectors and apply Layer 2 and Layer 3 mitigation techniques Secure management access with AAA Secure access control using multifactor authentication technology Implement identity-based network access control Apply the latest wireless LAN security solutions Enforce security policy compliance with Cisco NAC Learn the basics of cryptography and implement IPsec VPNs, DMVPN, GET VPN, SSL VPN, and MPLS VPN technologies Monitor network activity and security incident response with network and host intrusion prevention, anomaly detection, and security monitoring and correlation Deploy security management solutions such as Cisco Security Manager, SDM, ADSM, PDM, and IDM Learn about regulatory compliance issues such as GLBA, HIPPA, and SOX This book is part of the Cisco CCIE Professional Development Series from Cisco Press, which offers expert-level instr
Author : Pejman Roshan
Publisher : Cisco Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 38,46 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781587050770
Master the basics in designing, building, and managing a Cisco Aironet WLAN. Master the basics of Wireless LANs with this concise design and deployment guide.
Author : Antoon W. Rufi
Publisher :
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 23,84 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Computers
ISBN :
The only authorized Companion Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Program The Network Security 1 and 2 Companion Guide is designed as a portable desk reference to be used with version 2.0 of the Cisco® Networking Academy® Program curriculum. The author reinforces the material in the two courses to help you to focus on important concepts and to organize your study time for exams. This book covers the overall security process based on security policy design and management, with an emphasis on security technologies, products, and solutions. The book also focuses on security appliance and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance. The first section of this book covers authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) implementation using routers and security appliances and securing the network at both Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the OSI reference model. The second section of this book covers intrusion prevention system (IPS) implementation using routers and security appliances and virtual private network (VPN) implementation using routers and security appliances. New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course: Chapter objectives Review core concepts by answering the questions at the beginning of each chapter. Key terms Note the networking vocabulary to be introduced and refer to the highlighted terms in context in that chapter. Scenarios and setup sequences Visualize real-life situations with details about the problem and the solution. Chapter Summaries Review a synopsis of the chapter as a study aid. Glossary Consult the all-new glossary with more than 85 terms. Check Your Understanding questions and answer key Evaluate your readiness to move to the next chapter with the updated end-of-chapter questions. The answer appendix explains each answer. Lab References Stop when you see this icon and perform the related labs in the online curriculum. Companion CD-ROM The CD-ROM includes: Interactive Media Elements More than 95 activities that visually demonstrate some of the topics in the course Additional Resources Command reference and materials to enhance your experience with the curriculum
Author : Mark L. Gress
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 20,1 MB
Release : 2009-11-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1587140500
This is the only complete, all-in-one guide to deploying, running, and troubleshooting wireless networks with Cisco® Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP)/Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP). Authored by two of the most experienced Cisco wireless support professionals, the book presents start-to-finish coverage of implementing WLCs in existing wired and wireless network environments, troubleshooting design-related issues, and using LWAPP/CAPWAP solutions to achieve your specific business and technical goals. One step at a time, you’ll walk through designing, configuring, maintaining, and scaling wireless networks using Cisco Unified Wireless technologies. The authors show how to use LWAPP/CAPWAP to control multiple Wi-Fi wireless access points at once, streamlining network administration and monitoring and maximizing scalability. Drawing on their extensive problem-resolution experience, the authors also provide expert guidelines for troubleshooting, including an end-to-end problem-solving model available in no other book. Although not specifically designed to help you pass the CCIE® Wireless written and lab exams, this book does provide you with real-world configuration and troubleshooting examples. Understanding the basic configuration practices, how the products are designed to function, the feature sets, and what to look for while troubleshooting these features will be invaluable to anyone wanting to pass the CCIE Wireless exams. Efficiently install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers Move autonomous wireless network solutions to LWAPP/CAPWAP Integrate LWAPP/CAPWAP solutions into existing wired networks Understand the next-generation WLC architecture Use Hybrid REAP and Home AP solutions to centrally configure and control branch/remote access points without deploying controllers in every location Use Mobility Groups to provide system-wide mobility easily and cost-effectively Use Cisco WLC troubleshooting tools, and resolve client-related problems Maximize quality in wireless voice applications Build efficient wireless mesh networks Use RRM to manage RF in real-time, optimizing efficiency and performance Reference the comprehensive WLC and AP debugging guide Part of the CCIE Professional Development Series, this is the first book to offer authoritative training for the new CCIE Wireless Exam. It will also serve as excellent preparation for Cisco’s new CCNP® Wireless exam.
Author : Gert De Laet
Publisher : Cisco Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 43,10 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1587051672
An introduction to the world of network security, this work shows readers how to learn the basics, including cryptography, security policies, and secure network design.
Author : Lee Barken
Publisher : Prentice Hall Professional
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,76 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780131402065
A guide to implementing a realistic, successful game plan for safe and secure wireless LANs, this volume has step-by-step guidelines and best practices for deploying secure wireless LANs in an enterprise or home environment and also within community networks.
Author : David D. Coleman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 32,42 MB
Release : 2010-02-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470619627
Sybex is now the official publisher for Certified Wireless Network Professional, the certifying vendor for the CWSP program. This guide covers all exam objectives, including WLAN discovery techniques, intrusion and attack techniques, 802.11 protocol analysis. Wireless intrusion-prevention systems implementation, layer 2 and 3 VPNs used over 802.11 networks, and managed endpoint security systems. It also covers enterprise/SMB/SOHO/Public-Network Security design models and security solution implementation, building robust security networks, wireless LAN management systems, and much more.
Author : Akhil Behl
Publisher : Cisco Press
Page : 1155 pages
File Size : 29,77 MB
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0132731061
The real-world guide to securing Cisco-based IP telephony applications, devices, and networks Cisco IP telephony leverages converged networks to dramatically reduce TCO and improve ROI. However, its critical importance to business communications and deep integration with enterprise IP networks make it susceptible to attacks that legacy telecom systems did not face. Now, there’s a comprehensive guide to securing the IP telephony components that ride atop data network infrastructures–and thereby providing IP telephony services that are safer, more resilient, more stable, and more scalable. Securing Cisco IP Telephony Networks provides comprehensive, up-to-date details for securing Cisco IP telephony equipment, underlying infrastructure, and telephony applications. Drawing on ten years of experience, senior network consultant Akhil Behl offers a complete security framework for use in any Cisco IP telephony environment. You’ll find best practices and detailed configuration examples for securing Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity/Unity Connection, Cisco Unified Presence, Cisco Voice Gateways, Cisco IP Telephony Endpoints, and many other Cisco IP Telephony applications. The book showcases easy-to-follow Cisco IP Telephony applications and network security-centric examples in every chapter. This guide is invaluable to every technical professional and IT decision-maker concerned with securing Cisco IP telephony networks, including network engineers, administrators, architects, managers, security analysts, IT directors, and consultants. Recognize vulnerabilities caused by IP network integration, as well as VoIP’s unique security requirements Discover how hackers target IP telephony networks and proactively protect against each facet of their attacks Implement a flexible, proven methodology for end-to-end Cisco IP Telephony security Use a layered (defense-in-depth) approach that builds on underlying network security design Secure CUCM, Cisco Unity/Unity Connection, CUPS, CUCM Express, and Cisco Unity Express platforms against internal and external threats Establish physical security, Layer 2 and Layer 3 security, and Cisco ASA-based perimeter security Complete coverage of Cisco IP Telephony encryption and authentication fundamentals Configure Cisco IOS Voice Gateways to help prevent toll fraud and deter attacks Secure Cisco Voice Gatekeepers and Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE) against rogue endpoints and other attack vectors Secure Cisco IP telephony endpoints–Cisco Unified IP Phones (wired, wireless, and soft phone) from malicious insiders and external threats This IP communications book is part of the Cisco Press® Networking Technology Series. IP communications titles from Cisco Press help networking professionals understand voice and IP telephony technologies, plan and design converged networks, and implement network solutions for increased productivity.
