Cisco CCIE self study: Network security technologies and protocols

This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition, covers technologies that enable network administrators to secure sensitive data.

Whether you're studying for Cisco CCIE certification or just honing your network security skills, this download provides critical information. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition, covers technologies that enable network administrators to secure sensitive data. The chapter examines IP Security (IPSec), encryption standards, wireless security, and more. It covers the fundamental foundation topics you need to understand to master the topics covered in the CCIE Security written exam.

The chapter covers the following topics:

• Security protocol topics: Sections are included for authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), RADIUS, and TACACS+.
• Encryption Technology Overview: Covers encrypting IP using standard encryption such as 3DES, AES, and IPSec. The mechanism used to authenticate encryption tunnels is also covered.
• Certificate Enrollment Protocol: Describes the Cisco-defined certificate management protocol, CEP, and how a device communicates with a Certificate Authority (CA).
• EAP, PEAP, and TKIP: Shows common new mechanisms used in the fight to keep intruders and hackers away from wireless networks.

Title: CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 1587201356
Published: May 11, 2005
Author: Henry Benjamin
Chapter: Chapter 4: Security Protocols
Published by Cisco Press

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