Router Security Strategies

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Router Security Securing IP Network Traffic Planes offers a thorough approach to understanding and implementing IP traffic plane separation and protection on IP routers. It details the distinct traffic planes of IP networks and the advanced techniques needed to secure them operationally, covering the data, control, management, and services planes essential for IP networking. The initial section provides an overview of Internet Protocol components, leading to an understanding of defense in depth and breadth security principles as applied to IP traffic planes. The second section delves into techniques for securing the IP data plane, control plane, management plane, and services plane. The final section presents case studies from both enterprise and service provider perspectives, integrating the security techniques discussed earlier into a comprehensive defense strategy. Understanding and securing IP traffic planes is vital for the overall security of IP infrastructure. The techniques outlined enable operators to defend against attacks effectively. As the vulnerability economy evolves, collaboration between vendors and network providers to enhance IP infrastructure security becomes increasingly important. This book is part of the Cisco Press Networking Technology Series, aimed at helping networking professionals secure critical data and resources while building resilient networks.