From the course: CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) Cert Prep: 5 Security Operations and Monitoring
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Switch configuration security
From the course: CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) Cert Prep: 5 Security Operations and Monitoring
Switch configuration security
- Network administrator's should also be concerned about the security of switches under their care. One of the most important security tasks surrounding switches, is maintaining physical security of the device. Unlike routers, which are normally centrally located in secure data centers, or network rooms, switches are generally spread all over the place, providing connectivity at the edge of the network in every building and floor, throughout an organization's physical facilities. From a security perspective, this can be a nightmare, because it's critical to keep those switches locked away, where nobody can physically access them without authorization. The reason for this is simple. If someone gains physical access to your switch, they can take physical control of that portion of the network. Earlier in the course, you learned how virtual LANs or VLANs may be used to increase the security of networks, by isolating unrelated…
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