Network Security. Objectives: In this chapter, you will learn to: Identify security threats to enterprise networks. Describe methods to mitigate security threats to enterprise networks. Configure basic router security. Disable unused router services and interfaces. Use the Cisco SDM one-step lockdown feature. Manage files and software images with the Cisco IOS Integrated File System (IFS). | 11 I a 111 CISCO Network Security Accessing the WAN - Chapter 4 ITE I Chapter 6 2006 Cisco Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 1 Cisco Thai Nguyen Networking Academy Objectives In this chapter you will learn to - Identify security threats to enterprise networks - Describe methods to mitigate security threats to enterprise networks - Configure basic router security - Disable unused router services and interfaces - Use the Cisco SDM one-step lockdown feature - Manage files and software images with the Cisco IOS Integrated File System IFS ITE 1 Chapter 6 2006 Cisco Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 2 Cisco Thai Nguyen Networking Academy Why is Network Security Important Computer networks have grown in both size and importance in a very short time. -If the security of the network is compromised there could be serious consequences such as loss of privacy theft of information and even legal liability. In this chapter You will learn about -different types of threats -the development of organizational security policies mitigation techniques Why Is Network Security Important -Cisco software tools to help secure networks -managing Cisco IOS software images. Although this may not seem like a security issue Cisco software images and configurations can be deleted. Devices compromised in this way pose security risks. ITE 1 Chapter 6 2006 Cisco Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public