Setting up a Telnet password on a Cisco IOS router is a fundamental security step for remote management. However, it’s crucial to understand that Telnet transmits all data, including passwords, in plain text, making it highly insecure for production environments. For secure remote access, SSH (Secure Shell) is strongly recommended as it encrypts all communication. That being said, knowing how to configure Telnet… Read more »
Lab Scenario: You are a network administrator tasked with hardening the security of a Cisco router. The router currently has default configurations, and you need to implement strong password policies to protect it from unauthorized access. Password Hardening Script: Cisco CLI enable configure terminal ! Set strong enable password enable secret MyStrongEnablePassword123! ! Set console password line console 0 password… Read more »
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a critical protocol used in the internet and large-scale networks to manage how data is routed between different autonomous systems (AS). It is classified as a path-vector routing protocol and is the backbone of the modern internet. Below is a detailed explanation of BGP, including its purpose, how it works, key features, and its importance. 1. What is… Read more »