In this chapter, you learned to: Describe the general methods used to mitigate security threats to Enterprise networks, configure Basic Router Security, explain how to disable unused Cisco router network services and interfaces, explain how to use Cisco SDM, manage Cisco IOS devices. | LAN Connections Using the Cisco SDM Cisco Router and Security Device Manager Embedded web-based management tool Provides intelligent wizards to enable quicker and easier deployments and does not require knowledge of Cisco IOS CLI or security expertise Tools for more advanced users: ACL editor VPN crypto map editor Cisco IOS CLI preview What Is Cisco SDM? What is Security Device Manager (SDM)? SDM is an easy-to-use Internet browser-based device management tool that is embedded within the Cisco IOS 800 – 3700 Series access routers at no cost. It simplifies router and security configuration through the use of intelligent wizards to enable customers and partners to quickly and easily deploy, configure and monitor a Cisco access router. SDM is designed for resellers and network administrators of small- to medium-sized businesses who are proficient in LAN fundamentals and basic network design, but has little or no experience with IOS command-line interface (CLI) or may not be a security . | LAN Connections Using the Cisco SDM Cisco Router and Security Device Manager Embedded web-based management tool Provides intelligent wizards to enable quicker and easier deployments and does not require knowledge of Cisco IOS CLI or security expertise Tools for more advanced users: ACL editor VPN crypto map editor Cisco IOS CLI preview What Is Cisco SDM? What is Security Device Manager (SDM)? SDM is an easy-to-use Internet browser-based device management tool that is embedded within the Cisco IOS 800 – 3700 Series access routers at no cost. It simplifies router and security configuration through the use of intelligent wizards to enable customers and partners to quickly and easily deploy, configure and monitor a Cisco access router. SDM is designed for resellers and network administrators of small- to medium-sized businesses who are proficient in LAN fundamentals and basic network design, but has little or no experience with IOS command-line interface (CLI) or may not be a security expert. SDM is also great for Advanced users too. It has a number of time saving tools. Examples include ACL editor, VPN crypto map editor, IOS CLI preview, and many more. Supported Cisco Routers and Cisco IOS Software Releases Cisco SDM is supported on a number of Cisco router platforms and Cisco IOS Software releases. Always verify Cisco SDM router and Cisco IOS release support at . Configuring Your Router to Support SDM Enable the HTTP and HTTPS servers on your router. Create a user account defined with privilege level 15 (enable privileges). Configure SSH and Telnet for local login and privilege level 15. SDM Startup Cisco SDM Main Window Layout and Navigation Menu Bar Toolbar Router Information Configuration Overview When SDM is launched, SDM reads the existing router configuration. You will see a message stating this. Then it will present the features that it supports as available for configuration through the SDM. At the top of the screen you will see the .
