confirm cisco router security Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:51 pm

linux44

Hello
i have been asked to confirm cisco router security
what do thay mean and how should i do i t

please help
tnx

mikej412

linux44 wrote: »

what do thay mean

Yeah -- what do they mean? You should probably ask for clarification.

Do they want to do a penetration test and attack the router searching for improper configuration or software vulnerabilities?

Or do they want you to look at the router configuration and make sure the best security practices have been implemented and the configuration done to match any other requirements.

Who are they? Your boss?

Is it your router (or your companies router) or a 3rd party router providing a service?

Are you one of the people authorized by your company security policy to perform this task?

linux44 wrote: »

how should i do i t

Check out these documents available from the US Government National Security Agency
The 60 Minute Network Security Guide (First Steps Towards a Secure Network Environment

Router Security Configuration Guide

Cisco IOS Switch Configuration Guide

You can also read the IOS Security Configuration Guide for your IOS/Router.
Cisco IOS Security Configuration Guide, Release 12.4 [Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.4 Mainline] - Cisco Systems