Routers and switches resource links

"This article considers security aspects of internetwork routing, and gives an overview of basic IP router security practices. I don't intend for this to be a complete list, nor specific to a particular vendor's routers. Rather, I present some general areas of concern -- a roadmap for tightening the security of your routers. While this discussion applies to all routers, it is most critical for Internet-facing or other 'border' routers." By Fred Avolio.

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Links to scores of BGP papers, tutorials and other resources.

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Free online course from Cisco: "Cisco Router Security is a four-hour computer-based training course that helps system administrators, technical IT managers, and Chief Information Officers improve Cisco router security. Cisco Router Security focuses on the "top five" things system administrators should configure on every Cisco router under their control to ensure maximum device security. The interactive course uses a combination of technical tutorials, hands-on e-learning exercises, and challenging quizzes to communicate industry best practices and improvements in Cisco IOS software features such as AutoSecure and Security Device Manager. The Cisco Router Security course can benefit government, academia, and critical infrastructure sectors, yet any enterprise deploying Cisco routers can take advantage of the syllabus."

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Guide to protecting Cisco routers by the National Security Agency.

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"Pen testers may often go after the more glamorous or fun systems to hack, such as the vulnerable Solaris 8 system, or the Microsoft 2000 server vulnerable to the slew of recent RPC DCOM holes, leaving the core network infrastructure devices alone. I would caution the pen tester to think twice about overlooking these critical systems, for these are the proverbial keys to the kingdom." SecurityFocus, 9/29/03.

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A directory of the 802 Ethernet standards for LAN and MAN switching technology.

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"This document will give you basic information you will need to configure your router for routing IP, such as how addresses are broken down and how subnetting works. You will learn how to assign each interface on the router an IP address with a unique subnet. And do not worry, we will show you lots of examples to help tie everything together." From Cisco.

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Introduction from Cisco that looks at Layer 3 switching and VLANs.

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A consortium of switch and router vendors aimed at promoting equpment interoperability.

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Overview from Cisco.

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Layer 3 switch delivers flawless wirespeed performance. Network World, 03/25/02

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Cisco might be a relative latecomer to 10G Ethernet switching, but it's hardly playing catch-up. Our exclusive lab tests show that new line cards and management modules for Cisco's Catalyst 6500 switches push the performance envelope in a number of ways. Network World, 10/20/03

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"The online gossip rag and rumor mill for Cisco professionals." Site also has several tutorials on routing technologies and specific Cisco products, often illustrated with photos of starlets (and Anna Nicole Smith).

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"This chapter introduces the underlying concepts widely used in routing protocols. Topics summarized here include routing protocol components and algorithms. In addition, the role of routing protocols is briefly contrasted with the role of routed or network protocols." From Cisco.

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Tutorial that explains basic concepts of IP routing.

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Information pages on IPv6, BGP4, DHCP, VRRP, Multicast, IPSec, RTP etc., from a developer's perspective.

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