This document contains slides from a Cisco presentation on firewall certification. It discusses the CCNP Security Firewall v2.0 exam, including exam details, recommended reading, and high-level topics covered. It also provides an overview of Cisco firewall technology including the Adaptive Security Appliance and its features. Configuration topics like licensing, interfaces, NAT, routing, inspection policies and transparent mode are briefly outlined.
Cisco's ASA55xx series are adaptive security appliances that provide firewall, IPSec and SSL VPN capabilities. The appliances range from small office/home office models like the ASA550x to data center models like the ASA558x. All models support stateful packet inspection firewalls and VPN endpoints. Optional modules allow for intrusion prevention, content filtering, and additional network interfaces. Licenses determine the number of supported VPN connections and interfaces/VLANs.
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Cisco ASA is a network security appliance that combines firewall, antivirus, intrusion prevention, and VPN capabilities. It provides threat defense by monitoring network traffic and can deny or permit access between internal and external networks. Key features include packet filtering, network address translation, application inspection, VPN support, and high availability options. The ASA can operate in routed or transparent firewall modes and supports authentication, dynamic routing, clustering, and next-generation firewall features like advanced malware protection. It is suitable for both small and large networks due to scalability and modular design.
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a next-generation identity and access control policy platform that enables enterprises to enforce compliance, enhance infrastructure security, and streamline service operations. It determines whether users are accessing the network on authorized devices, establishes user identity and context, and assigns services based on user attributes. ISE provides comprehensive secure access, increases productivity, and reduces operations costs through centralized policy control, visibility, automated provisioning, and guest access management.
This document discusses network security technologies and Cisco solutions. It covers topics like 802.1X authentication, identity management with Cisco ACS, port security, DHCP snooping, and securing the network infrastructure with Network Foundation Protection. The document appears to be slides from a training course on Cisco's SECURE certification that provides an overview of various network security concepts and Cisco products.
CCNA ppt designed on project remote connectivity using frame relay, and many more... best for project purpose. anyone want project will also contact me..
The document provides information about CCNA training and certification. It discusses the topics covered in the CCNA exam, recommended training courses, study materials, exam format and structure. The CCNA certification tests knowledge of network fundamentals, switching, routing, WAN technologies, security and management. Exams last 90 minutes and contain around 50-60 multiple choice and simulation questions. Common jobs requiring the CCNA include network administrator, database administrator and help desk technician.
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This document provides an overview of basic switching concepts and Cisco switch configuration. It explains Ethernet and how switches work to segment networks and reduce collisions. Switches operate at the data link layer and learn MAC addresses to forward frames efficiently. The document discusses switch configuration using commands like hostname, interface, duplex, and port security. It compares switching methods like store-and-forward and cut-through forwarding. The summary reiterates how switches divide collision domains to improve performance over shared-medium Ethernet.
Palo Alto Networks provides next-generation firewalls that can address all network security needs through application identification and control. Some key points:
- Founded in 2005 and now has over 1,000 employees and 11,000 enterprise customers.
- Traditional firewalls cannot adequately address today's applications that use encryption and advanced evasion techniques. Palo Alto's firewall identifies applications regardless of port or protocol to enforce fine-grained security policies.
- The firewall incorporates features like application control, user identification, content scanning, and wildfire malware analysis to safely enable applications and protect against both known and unknown threats.
Cisco's ASA55xx series are adaptive security appliances that provide firewall, IPSec and SSL VPN capabilities. The appliances range from small office/home office models like the ASA550x to data center models like the ASA558x. All models support stateful packet inspection firewalls and VPN endpoints. Optional modules allow for intrusion prevention, content filtering, and additional network interfaces. Licenses determine the number of supported VPN connections and interfaces/VLANs.
Cisco ASA Firewall Presentation - ZABTech center HyderabadMehtabRohela
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Cisco ASA is a network security appliance that combines firewall, antivirus, intrusion prevention, and VPN capabilities. It provides threat defense by monitoring network traffic and can deny or permit access between internal and external networks. Key features include packet filtering, network address translation, application inspection, VPN support, and high availability options. The ASA can operate in routed or transparent firewall modes and supports authentication, dynamic routing, clustering, and next-generation firewall features like advanced malware protection. It is suitable for both small and large networks due to scalability and modular design.
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a next-generation identity and access control policy platform that enables enterprises to enforce compliance, enhance infrastructure security, and streamline service operations. It determines whether users are accessing the network on authorized devices, establishes user identity and context, and assigns services based on user attributes. ISE provides comprehensive secure access, increases productivity, and reduces operations costs through centralized policy control, visibility, automated provisioning, and guest access management.
This document discusses network security technologies and Cisco solutions. It covers topics like 802.1X authentication, identity management with Cisco ACS, port security, DHCP snooping, and securing the network infrastructure with Network Foundation Protection. The document appears to be slides from a training course on Cisco's SECURE certification that provides an overview of various network security concepts and Cisco products.
CCNA ppt designed on project remote connectivity using frame relay, and many more... best for project purpose. anyone want project will also contact me..
The document provides information about CCNA training and certification. It discusses the topics covered in the CCNA exam, recommended training courses, study materials, exam format and structure. The CCNA certification tests knowledge of network fundamentals, switching, routing, WAN technologies, security and management. Exams last 90 minutes and contain around 50-60 multiple choice and simulation questions. Common jobs requiring the CCNA include network administrator, database administrator and help desk technician.
CCNA Basic Switching and Switch ConfigurationDsunte Wilson
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This document provides an overview of basic switching concepts and Cisco switch configuration. It explains Ethernet and how switches work to segment networks and reduce collisions. Switches operate at the data link layer and learn MAC addresses to forward frames efficiently. The document discusses switch configuration using commands like hostname, interface, duplex, and port security. It compares switching methods like store-and-forward and cut-through forwarding. The summary reiterates how switches divide collision domains to improve performance over shared-medium Ethernet.
Palo Alto Networks provides next-generation firewalls that can address all network security needs through application identification and control. Some key points:
- Founded in 2005 and now has over 1,000 employees and 11,000 enterprise customers.
- Traditional firewalls cannot adequately address today's applications that use encryption and advanced evasion techniques. Palo Alto's firewall identifies applications regardless of port or protocol to enforce fine-grained security policies.
- The firewall incorporates features like application control, user identification, content scanning, and wildfire malware analysis to safely enable applications and protect against both known and unknown threats.
This document provides information about firewalls, including definitions, design principles, characteristics, and types. It defines a firewall as software that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect networks. Firewalls are designed to establish a controlled link between networks and protect internal networks from external attacks. There are three main types of firewalls: packet-filtering routers, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. Packet-filtering routers apply rules to IP packets to forward or discard them, while application-level gateways act as proxies for application traffic. Circuit-level gateways determine which network connections are allowed.
IPsec provides the capability to secure communications across a LAN, across private and public WANs, and across the Internet. Examples of its use include:
Secure branch office connectivity over the Internet
Secure remote access over the Internet
Establishing extranet and intranet connectivity with partners
Enhancing electronic commerce security
IPSec VPN provides secure communication over insecure networks using encryption, integrity checks, authentication, and anti-replay features. It uses IKE to establish security associations between peers, exchanging proposals and keys. IKE then uses ESP or AH to encrypt packets and verify integrity using hashes or signatures to prevent tampering. Digital certificates or pre-shared keys authenticate the origins of data through public key infrastructure or shared secrets.
SD WAN simplifies branch office connectivity and management while improving application performance and network visibility. It uses software to direct traffic over multiple connection types, including broadband internet and private links. This allows traffic to automatically switch to the best available connection. SD WAN provides benefits like lower costs, easier management, and application-aware routing compared to traditional router-based WANs. Various vendors offer SD WAN solutions targeting enterprises, communication service providers, or as cloud-based offerings.
The document discusses the configuration and setup of the Cisco ASA Firepower module. It provides the following key points:
1. The ASA Firepower module adds next-generation firewall services like IPS, application control, URL filtering, and malware protection. It can be configured in single or multiple context mode, and inline or transparent mode.
2. The module is configured using the separate Firesight Management Center application, either on an external appliance or virtual machine. Basic CLI configuration is also available directly on the ASA.
3. Setup involves installing the module software and image on the ASA, then building and configuring the Firesight Management Center to register and manage the module. Traffic policies on
The document discusses Wireshark, an open source network packet analyzer software. It can be used for network troubleshooting, monitoring network traffic and analyzing protocol behavior. Key features include live packet capture from network interfaces, detailed packet display, capture file import/export and many filtering options. While useful for security, development and learning, it does not actively manipulate network traffic or detect intrusions. It requires a supported network card and is available for Windows, Mac and various Linux/Unix systems.
An introduction to Meraki as a company and a technology. Meraki have just been awarded visionary status is Gartners 2011 magic quadrant for Wireless LAN and have recently announced the MX range of Cloud-Managed Routers, Meraki, Making Branch Networking Easy.
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CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
A computer network, or simply a network, is a collection of computer and other hardware components interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information. Where at least one process in one device is able to send/receive data to/from at least one process residing in a remote device, then the two devices are said to be in a network. Simply, more than one computer interconnected through a communication medium for information interchange is called a computer network.
Palo alto networks next generation firewallsCastleforce
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The document summarizes Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls which can identify applications, users, and content to provide visibility and granular control. This helps address challenges of uncontrolled use of internet applications in enterprises. The firewalls can see through ports and protocols to classify over 900 applications using techniques like App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID. This gives IT unprecedented control over network activities.
The document provides useful CLI commands for various functions on an Aruba network including:
- Enabling logging to troubleshoot processes like DHCP or user authentication.
- Checking interface, AP, and radio status and statistics.
- Viewing ARM neighbor reports and scan times.
- Examining user authentication details, roles, and dot1x configuration.
- Checking client connection details, data rates, and troubleshooting high retry counts or errors.
Putting Firepower Into The Next Generation FirewallCisco Canada
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This document discusses Cisco's next generation firewall (NGFW) platforms and capabilities. It provides an overview of the Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software and its deployment on various Cisco appliances. Key capabilities of FTD include intrusion prevention, application visibility and control, advanced malware protection, URL filtering, and SSL decryption. The document also reviews the feature sets and performance of Cisco's NGFW appliance families, including the ASA 5500-X, Firepower 2100, Firepower 4100, and Firepower 9300 series.
WPA3 provides several security improvements over WPA2:
1. It uses a more secure handshake called Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) that is resistant to offline dictionary attacks.
2. It enables encryption for open WiFi networks through Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) without requiring a pre-shared password.
3. It supports connecting devices without displays through the Device Provisioning Protocol (DPP) using QR codes and other contactless methods.
4. It enhances cryptographic strength with a 192-bit security suite aligned with government standards.
This document provides steps for deploying Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to enable 802.1X authentication on wired and wireless networks. It involves deploying ISE as the centralized RADIUS server, enabling MAC authentication bypass and 802.1X open mode on switches to monitor device connections in "monitor mode", integrating ISE with wireless LAN controllers for 802.1X wireless authentication, and profiling devices using DHCP and other traffic sources. The deployment is intended to enable identity-based network access without impacting existing connectivity as part of a phased approach to a full TrustSec deployment.
NetScaler SD-WAN provides software-defined wide area networking and cloud access capabilities that are secure, reliable and ensure high application quality. It offers various editions with standard features including bonding multiple WAN circuits into a single logical circuit, monitoring link conditions, and delivering applications over the best circuit. The product provides centralized configuration and management without requiring branch configurations.
The document discusses Firepower NGFW deployment scenarios at the internet edge. It begins with an introduction to the speaker and overview of the Firepower software and platforms, including the Firepower 2100, 4100, and 9300 appliance families. It then covers deployment options like the Firepower Threat Defense virtual machine and ASA with Firepower Services, comparing their features. The remainder discusses specific Firepower capabilities for network security like application control, URL filtering, intrusion prevention, and file reputation.
This document summarizes a presentation about Cisco's CCNP Enterprise ENCOR and ENARSI certification program. It provides information about the trainer, an overview of the CCNP certification requirements and exams, discussion of exam topics, and a question and answer section. The presentation aims to help attendees learn about the CCNP Enterprise certification track and prepare for the ENCOR and ENARSI exams.
The CCNA Exam v1.0 (200-301) is a 120-minute exam that tests a candidate's knowledge of network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The exam covers topics like network components, IP addressing, routing protocols, network security concepts, and controller-based networking architectures. The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course helps candidates prepare for this exam.
VMworld 2016: Migrating from a hardware based firewall to NSX to improve perf...VMworld
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Iain Leiter from A.T. Still University discussed their organization's migration from a hardware-based firewall to NSX to improve performance and compliance. Some key advantages of NSX include distributed firewalling for high performance and scalability, pay-as-you-grow flexibility, and advanced security features like microsegmentation. Their deployment process involved installing NSX, defining security groups, building security policies using syslog data from "recon rules", and applying a common services policy. Discoveries included many backdoors, application architecture issues, and the security benefits of microsegmentation.
The document outlines a 12-step program for developing network security strategies. It discusses identifying network assets and security risks, analyzing security requirements and tradeoffs, developing a security plan and policy, implementing technical security strategies, and maintaining security. It also covers securing different parts of the network like internet connections, servers, remote access, services, and wireless networks using mechanisms like firewalls, authentication, encryption, and wireless security protocols.
This document provides information about firewalls, including definitions, design principles, characteristics, and types. It defines a firewall as software that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect networks. Firewalls are designed to establish a controlled link between networks and protect internal networks from external attacks. There are three main types of firewalls: packet-filtering routers, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. Packet-filtering routers apply rules to IP packets to forward or discard them, while application-level gateways act as proxies for application traffic. Circuit-level gateways determine which network connections are allowed.
IPsec provides the capability to secure communications across a LAN, across private and public WANs, and across the Internet. Examples of its use include:
Secure branch office connectivity over the Internet
Secure remote access over the Internet
Establishing extranet and intranet connectivity with partners
Enhancing electronic commerce security
IPSec VPN provides secure communication over insecure networks using encryption, integrity checks, authentication, and anti-replay features. It uses IKE to establish security associations between peers, exchanging proposals and keys. IKE then uses ESP or AH to encrypt packets and verify integrity using hashes or signatures to prevent tampering. Digital certificates or pre-shared keys authenticate the origins of data through public key infrastructure or shared secrets.
SD WAN simplifies branch office connectivity and management while improving application performance and network visibility. It uses software to direct traffic over multiple connection types, including broadband internet and private links. This allows traffic to automatically switch to the best available connection. SD WAN provides benefits like lower costs, easier management, and application-aware routing compared to traditional router-based WANs. Various vendors offer SD WAN solutions targeting enterprises, communication service providers, or as cloud-based offerings.
The document discusses the configuration and setup of the Cisco ASA Firepower module. It provides the following key points:
1. The ASA Firepower module adds next-generation firewall services like IPS, application control, URL filtering, and malware protection. It can be configured in single or multiple context mode, and inline or transparent mode.
2. The module is configured using the separate Firesight Management Center application, either on an external appliance or virtual machine. Basic CLI configuration is also available directly on the ASA.
3. Setup involves installing the module software and image on the ASA, then building and configuring the Firesight Management Center to register and manage the module. Traffic policies on
The document discusses Wireshark, an open source network packet analyzer software. It can be used for network troubleshooting, monitoring network traffic and analyzing protocol behavior. Key features include live packet capture from network interfaces, detailed packet display, capture file import/export and many filtering options. While useful for security, development and learning, it does not actively manipulate network traffic or detect intrusions. It requires a supported network card and is available for Windows, Mac and various Linux/Unix systems.
An introduction to Meraki as a company and a technology. Meraki have just been awarded visionary status is Gartners 2011 magic quadrant for Wireless LAN and have recently announced the MX range of Cloud-Managed Routers, Meraki, Making Branch Networking Easy.
A
PROJECT REPORT
On
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE
A computer network, or simply a network, is a collection of computer and other hardware components interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information. Where at least one process in one device is able to send/receive data to/from at least one process residing in a remote device, then the two devices are said to be in a network. Simply, more than one computer interconnected through a communication medium for information interchange is called a computer network.
Palo alto networks next generation firewallsCastleforce
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The document summarizes Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls which can identify applications, users, and content to provide visibility and granular control. This helps address challenges of uncontrolled use of internet applications in enterprises. The firewalls can see through ports and protocols to classify over 900 applications using techniques like App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID. This gives IT unprecedented control over network activities.
The document provides useful CLI commands for various functions on an Aruba network including:
- Enabling logging to troubleshoot processes like DHCP or user authentication.
- Checking interface, AP, and radio status and statistics.
- Viewing ARM neighbor reports and scan times.
- Examining user authentication details, roles, and dot1x configuration.
- Checking client connection details, data rates, and troubleshooting high retry counts or errors.
Putting Firepower Into The Next Generation FirewallCisco Canada
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This document discusses Cisco's next generation firewall (NGFW) platforms and capabilities. It provides an overview of the Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software and its deployment on various Cisco appliances. Key capabilities of FTD include intrusion prevention, application visibility and control, advanced malware protection, URL filtering, and SSL decryption. The document also reviews the feature sets and performance of Cisco's NGFW appliance families, including the ASA 5500-X, Firepower 2100, Firepower 4100, and Firepower 9300 series.
WPA3 provides several security improvements over WPA2:
1. It uses a more secure handshake called Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) that is resistant to offline dictionary attacks.
2. It enables encryption for open WiFi networks through Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) without requiring a pre-shared password.
3. It supports connecting devices without displays through the Device Provisioning Protocol (DPP) using QR codes and other contactless methods.
4. It enhances cryptographic strength with a 192-bit security suite aligned with government standards.
This document provides steps for deploying Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to enable 802.1X authentication on wired and wireless networks. It involves deploying ISE as the centralized RADIUS server, enabling MAC authentication bypass and 802.1X open mode on switches to monitor device connections in "monitor mode", integrating ISE with wireless LAN controllers for 802.1X wireless authentication, and profiling devices using DHCP and other traffic sources. The deployment is intended to enable identity-based network access without impacting existing connectivity as part of a phased approach to a full TrustSec deployment.
NetScaler SD-WAN provides software-defined wide area networking and cloud access capabilities that are secure, reliable and ensure high application quality. It offers various editions with standard features including bonding multiple WAN circuits into a single logical circuit, monitoring link conditions, and delivering applications over the best circuit. The product provides centralized configuration and management without requiring branch configurations.
The document discusses Firepower NGFW deployment scenarios at the internet edge. It begins with an introduction to the speaker and overview of the Firepower software and platforms, including the Firepower 2100, 4100, and 9300 appliance families. It then covers deployment options like the Firepower Threat Defense virtual machine and ASA with Firepower Services, comparing their features. The remainder discusses specific Firepower capabilities for network security like application control, URL filtering, intrusion prevention, and file reputation.
This document summarizes a presentation about Cisco's CCNP Enterprise ENCOR and ENARSI certification program. It provides information about the trainer, an overview of the CCNP certification requirements and exams, discussion of exam topics, and a question and answer section. The presentation aims to help attendees learn about the CCNP Enterprise certification track and prepare for the ENCOR and ENARSI exams.
The CCNA Exam v1.0 (200-301) is a 120-minute exam that tests a candidate's knowledge of network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. The exam covers topics like network components, IP addressing, routing protocols, network security concepts, and controller-based networking architectures. The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course helps candidates prepare for this exam.
VMworld 2016: Migrating from a hardware based firewall to NSX to improve perf...VMworld
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Iain Leiter from A.T. Still University discussed their organization's migration from a hardware-based firewall to NSX to improve performance and compliance. Some key advantages of NSX include distributed firewalling for high performance and scalability, pay-as-you-grow flexibility, and advanced security features like microsegmentation. Their deployment process involved installing NSX, defining security groups, building security policies using syslog data from "recon rules", and applying a common services policy. Discoveries included many backdoors, application architecture issues, and the security benefits of microsegmentation.
The document outlines a 12-step program for developing network security strategies. It discusses identifying network assets and security risks, analyzing security requirements and tradeoffs, developing a security plan and policy, implementing technical security strategies, and maintaining security. It also covers securing different parts of the network like internet connections, servers, remote access, services, and wireless networks using mechanisms like firewalls, authentication, encryption, and wireless security protocols.
This document outlines a lesson plan for securing the local area network. It covers major concepts like endpoint vulnerabilities and protection methods, Catalyst switch security features like port security and storm control. The objectives are to describe endpoint, wireless, VoIP and SAN security and how technologies like Cisco NAC, IronPort, Security Agent and switch hardening features ensure security. Attack methods like MAC spoofing, table overflow and their mitigations are discussed.
This document provides an overview and agenda for deploying Cisco ASA VPN solutions. It discusses the CCNP Security VPN exam, VPN technologies including site-to-site IPSec VPN, remote access IPSec and clientless SSL VPN. It also covers ASA VPN architecture, fundamentals of VPN configurations including group policies and connection profiles. Key topics are IPSec protocols, IKE, AAA and PKI.
Inductive Automationâs Co-Director of Sales Engineering Kevin McClusky (presenter) and Chief Strategy Officer Don Pearson (moderator) discusses a prevention-focused approach that encompasses physical security as well as cybersecurity. As youâll learn, an effective SCADA security plan doesnât just safeguard the platform itself but also each network, device, and database connection.
Learn more about:
- Phishing and other common attack vectors
- Guarding against internal threats
- Locking down your operating system
- Leveraging encryption effectively
- Using Java safely
- Applying security guidelines in the Ignition industrial application platform
- And much more
Inductive Automationâs Co-Director of Sales Engineering Kevin McClusky (presenter) and Chief Strategy Officer Don Pearson (moderator) discusses a prevention-focused approach that encompasses physical security as well as cybersecurity. As youâll learn, an effective SCADA security plan doesnât just safeguard the platform itself but also each network, device, and database connection.
Learn more about:
- Phishing and other common attack vectors
- Guarding against internal threats
- Locking down your operating system
- Leveraging encryption effectively
- Using Java safely
- Applying security guidelines in the Ignition industrial application platform
- And much more
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow private networks to be connected securely over the public Internet. There are two main methods for implementing VPNs - using IPSec at the network level or SSL at the transport level. IPSec VPNs require client software installation on each workstation while SSL VPNs only require a web browser with SSL support, making SSL VPNs easier to use. VPNs offer benefits over dedicated leased lines such as lower cost, easier setup, and flexibility, but can be less reliable, secure, and performant than isolated private networks.
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow private networks to be connected securely over the public Internet. There are two main methods for implementing VPNs - using IPSec at the network level or SSL at the transport level. IPSec VPNs require client software installation on each workstation while SSL VPNs only require a web browser with SSL support, making SSL VPNs easier to use. VPNs offer benefits over dedicated leased lines such as lower cost, easier setup, and flexibility, but are less secure, reliable, and performant than isolated private networks.
Enterprise Architecture, Deployment and Positioning Cisco Russia
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The document discusses enterprise network deployment models and Cisco products for each model. It provides an overview of unified access, traditional access, converged access, and instant access deployment models. For each model, it describes the key characteristics and considerations, as well as which Cisco products are best suited as the lead platform. The document also covers topics like Cisco TrustSec for security, application visibility and control, and resiliency features of Cisco Catalyst infrastructure products.
Over the last 5 years, Data Centers, your most important asset, have evolved massively. The pace of change continues to ramp with new Architectures, Virtualization, Fabrics and Clouds. How do you evolve your data centers and ensure they are secure, and prove they are secure, for compliance and audit? Using a practical and pragmatic approach, we will present and demonstrate how Cisco can help you tackle your security challenges, leveraging the intelligent network infrastructure and the broadest security portfolio in the industry (ASA5585, ASA SM, ASA 1000v, VSG and TrustSec with ISE).
This document provides information about implementing intrusion prevention using Cisco devices. It discusses the purpose and operation of network-based and host-based intrusion prevention systems. It also describes how to configure Cisco IOS IPS using the command line interface and Cisco Sensor Device Manager, and how to verify and monitor IPS operations. The document includes sections on common intrusions, comparing IDS and IPS solutions, Cisco IPS solutions, signature characteristics, and the signature file.
VMware vCloud Air: Security Infrastructure and Process OverviewVMware
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Whether you bring your own security with your workloads or choose to work with our security, VMware vCloud Air gives you complete confidence in your cloud security.
Learn more about security in vCloud Air by visiting the VMware Cloud Academy!
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A hybrid Architecture is one of the easiest ways to securely address new application requirements and cloud-first development initiatives. This approach allows you to start small and expand as your requirements change while maintaining a strong security posture. In this session, you will learn the 5 key steps to building a hybrid architecture using the VM-Series next-generation firewall.
Speaker: Bisham Kishnani, Consulting Engineer (APJC) â DataCenter & Virtualization, Palo Alto Networks
Defending Applications In the Cloud: Architecting Layered Security Solutions ...EC-Council
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The many benefits of running enterprise applications in cloud computing environments make the migration from traditional data center hosting to cloud service providers compelling. Differences in the way cloud computing services are delivered raise questions about how best to ensure that cloud-hosted applications implement security measures associated with conventional defense-in-depth strategies. Although the virtualized, distributed infrastructure characteristic of cloud computing environments does not directly support the separate zones long used to deploy multi-tier applications, there are architectural features and services available from many cloud service providers that can be used to design functionally equivalent security models. This session will present practical design considerations and architectural patterns for securing cloud-based applications. It will highlight key functions and security measures available from major cloud providers such as Amazon Web Service and Microsoft Azure. Despite the quite valid security concerns many organizations have about deploying applications to cloud computing environments, the infrastructure and platform services many CSPs offer may actually result in stronger security controls than would be feasible in in-house or traditional IT outsourcing environments.
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The document provides instructions for a lab activity to create and implement a security policy. The lab is divided into five parts:
1. Create a basic security policy using Cisco's Security Policy Builder tool and customize it for the example company.
2. Configure basic settings on routers and switches like hostnames, passwords, and routing.
3. Secure the routers by configuring authentication, access controls, firewalls, logging, and time synchronization.
4. Secure the switches by configuring similar security features.
5. Configure a router for remote access VPN.
The overall goal is to take a generic security policy created in Part 1 and implement the network device configuration guidelines from it on the physical
Open and Secure SCADA: Efficient and Economical Control, Without the RiskInductive Automation
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Join Don Pearson and Travis Cox from Inductive Automation and Chris Harlow from Bedrock Automation as they discuss an end-to-end approach to SCADA/ICS security that encompasses software as well as hardware.
Youâll learn about:
What built-in security is and why itâs essential
Security benefits of OPC UA and MQTT
How to secure your PLC, RTU, or DCS
Best practices such as role-based access and authentication
Security risks that are often overlooked
And more!
Open and Secure SCADA: Efficient and Economical Control, Without the RiskInductive Automation
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Join Don Pearson and Travis Cox from Inductive Automation and Chris Harlow from Bedrock Automation as they discuss an end-to-end approach to SCADA/ICS security that encompasses software as well as hardware.
Youâll learn about:
What built-in security is and why itâs essential
Security benefits of OPC UA and MQTT
How to secure your PLC, RTU, or DCS
Best practices such as role-based access and authentication
Security risks that are often overlooked
And more!
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The document discusses best practices for deploying and optimizing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). It provides an overview of key ISE features in version 1.4, including enhancements to guest access, profiling, and load balancing. The presentation aims to help engineers implement ISE using best practices to ensure scalability, performance, and redundancy.
Conversational agents, or chatbots, are increasingly used to access all sorts of services using natural language. While open-domain chatbots - like ChatGPT - can converse on any topic, task-oriented chatbots - the focus of this paper - are designed for specific tasks, like booking a flight, obtaining customer support, or setting an appointment. Like any other software, task-oriented chatbots need to be properly tested, usually by defining and executing test scenarios (i.e., sequences of user-chatbot interactions). However, there is currently a lack of methods to quantify the completeness and strength of such test scenarios, which can lead to low-quality tests, and hence to buggy chatbots.
To fill this gap, we propose adapting mutation testing (MuT) for task-oriented chatbots. To this end, we introduce a set of mutation operators that emulate faults in chatbot designs, an architecture that enables MuT on chatbots built using heterogeneous technologies, and a practical realisation as an Eclipse plugin. Moreover, we evaluate the applicability, effectiveness and efficiency of our approach on open-source chatbots, with promising results.
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This presentation, titled "MySQL - InnoDB" and delivered by Mayank Prasad at the Mydbops Open Source Database Meetup 16 on June 8th, 2024, covers dynamic configuration of REDO logs and instant ADD/DROP columns in InnoDB.
This presentation dives deep into the world of InnoDB, exploring two ground-breaking features introduced in MySQL 8.0:
⢠Dynamic Configuration of REDO Logs: Enhance your database's performance and flexibility with on-the-fly adjustments to REDO log capacity. Unleash the power of the snake metaphor to visualize how InnoDB manages REDO log files.
⢠Instant ADD/DROP Columns: Say goodbye to costly table rebuilds! This presentation unveils how InnoDB now enables seamless addition and removal of columns without compromising data integrity or incurring downtime.
Key Learnings:
⢠Grasp the concept of REDO logs and their significance in InnoDB's transaction management.
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FIREWALL V2.0
642-618 FIREWALL v2.0 Exam
⢠90-minute exam
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Preparing for the FIREWALL v2.0 Exam
⢠Recommended reading
âCCNP Security Firewall 642-618 Quick Reference
âCCNP Security FIREWALL 642-618 Official Cert Guide
⢠Cisco learning network
⢠www.cisco.com/go/learnnetspace
⢠Practical experience
Test Taking Tips
⢠Itâs not possible to cover everything!
⢠We want you to get a feel for the technical level of the
exam, not every topic possible
⢠Give you suggestions, resources, some examples
⢠Will focus on key topics
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Testing Implementation Skills
⢠Question formats
⢠Declarativeâa declarative exam item tests simple recall of pertinent
facts
⢠Proceduralâa procedural exam item tests the ability to apply
knowledge to solve a given issue
⢠Complex proceduralâA complex procedural exam item tests the ability
to apply multiple knowledge points to solve a given issue
⢠Types of questions
⢠Drag and drop
⢠Multiple choice
⢠Simulation and simlet
Firewall V 2.0 High-Level Topics
1. Cisco Firewall and ASA Technology
2. Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Basic
Configurations
3. ASA Routing Features
4. ASA Inspection Policy
5. ASA Advanced Network Protections
6. ASA High Availability
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What Is a Firewall?
⢠A firewall is a system or group of systems that
manages access between two or more networks.
Outside
Network
DMZ
Network
Inside
Network
Internet
⢠A firewall is a security device which is configured to permit,
deny or proxy data connections set by the organization's
security policy. Firewalls can either be hardware or software
based
⢠A firewall's basic task is to control traffic between computer
networks with different zones of trust
⢠Todayâs firewalls combine multilayer stateful packet
inspection and multiprotocol application inspection
⢠Modern firewalls have evolved by providing additional
services such as VPN, IDS/IPS, and URL filtering
⢠Despite these enhancements, the primary role of the firewall
is to enforce security policy
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Cisco Firewall â What is It?
⢠Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) â firewall appliance,
⢠proprietary OS has one expansion slot for service modules.
Ethernet and fiber ports on box.
does not run IOS but has a similar look and feel
⢠FireWall Services Module (FWSM) â line card in Catalyst
6500 that provides firewall services. No physical interfaces,
uses VLANs as âvirtual interfacesâ
⢠IOS Device running a firewall feature set in software (IOS-
FW).
⢠Ciscoâs firewall has been around over 15 years, PIX the
legacy platform
1. Cisco Firewall and ASATechnology
⢠Many types of firewalls are in use today and are based
various technologies, such as the following:
⢠Static packet filtering
⢠Proxy server
⢠Stateful packet filtering
⢠Stateful packet filtering with application inspection and control
⢠Network intrusion protection system (IPS)
⢠Network behavior analysis
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⢠The ASA product line offers cost-effective, easy-to-deploy
solutions. The product line ranges from compact plug-
and-play desktop firewalls such as the ASA 5505 for small
offices to carrier-class gigabit firewalls such as the ASA
5580 for the most demanding enterprise and service-
provider environments.
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⢠Cisco ASA features include the following:
⢠State-of-the-art stateful packet inspection firewall
⢠User-based authentication of inbound and outbound connections
⢠Integrated protocol and application inspection engines that
examine packet streams at Layers 4 through 7
⢠Highly flexible and extensible modular security policy framework
⢠Robust virtual private network (VPN) services for secure site-to-site
and remote-access connections
⢠Clientless and client-based Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN
⢠Full-featured intrusion prevention system (IPS) services for Day 0
protection against threats, including application and operating
system vulnerabilities, directed attacks, worms, and other forms of
malware
⢠Denial-of-service (DoS) prevention through mechanisms such as
protocol verification to rate limiting connections and traffic flow
⢠Content security services, including URL filtering, antiphishing,
antispam, antivirus, antispyware, and content filtering using Trend
Micro technologies
⢠Multiple security contexts (virtual firewalls) within a single appliance
⢠Stateful active/active or active/standby failover capabilities that
ensure resilient network protection
⢠Transparent deployment of security appliances into existing
network environments without requiring re-addressing of the
network
⢠Intuitive single-device management and monitoring services with
the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) and
enterprise-class multidevice management services through Cisco
Security Manager
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⢠Service Modules:
Three SSMs are available for the ASA:
⢠Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module
(AIP SSM)
⢠Content Security and Control Security Services Module (CSC
SSM)
⢠Four-port Gigabit Ethernet SSM
2. Cisco ASAAdaptive SecurityAppliance Basic
Configurations
⢠Implementing ASA Licensing:
⢠Base License
⢠Security Plus License
⢠ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance Licensing
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Licensed features for this platform:
Maximum Physical Interfaces : 8
VLANs: 3, DMZ Restricted
Inside Hosts: Unlimited
Failover: Disabled
VPN-DES: Enabled
VPN-3DES-AES: Disabled
VPN Peers: 10
WebVPN Peers: 2
Dual ISPs: Disabled
VLAN Trunk Ports: 0
3 possible VLANs and 1 restricted DMZ (Base License)
3 VLANs + Unrestricted DMZ (Security Plus License)
Licensed features for this platform:
Maximum Physical Interfaces : 8
VLANs: 20, DMZ Unrestricted
Inside Hosts: Unlimited
Failover: Active/Standby
VPN-DES: Enabled
VPN-3DES-AES: Enabled
VPN Peers: 25
WebVPN Peers: 25
Dual ISPs: Enabled
VLAN Trunk Ports: 8
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Manage the ASA boot process:
Implement ASA management features
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SSH Configuration:
Steps required to enable SSH follows:
Step 1. Configure the hostname.
Step 2. Configure the domain name.
Step 3. Generate the RSA keys.
Step 4. Configure the local authentication.
Step 5. Configure SSH on the specific interface.
Implement ASA User Roles
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Implement ASA interface settings
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Configure VLANs:
⢠Physical interfaces are separated into sub-interfaces (logical interfaces)
⢠802.1Q trunking
Logical and Physical Interfaces
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Configuring an EtherChannel Interface:
Note: The device to which you connect the ASA EtherChannel must also support
802.3ad EtherChannels
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Configure Redundant Interfaces Using ASDM :
⢠A logical redundant interface pairs an active and a standby physical interface.
⢠When the active interface fails, the standby interface becomes active and starts
passing traffic.
⢠Used to increase the adaptive security appliance reliability.
⢠You can monitor redundant interfaces for failover using the monitor-interface
command
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Security Appliance ACL Configuration:
1. Security appliance configuration philosophy is interface based *
2. Interface ACL permits or denies the initial packet incoming or outgoing on that
interface
3. Return traffic does not need to be specified if inspected
4. ACLs can be simplified by defining object groups for IP addresses and services
5. The implicit access rules applied to the inside interface are as follows:
⢠Permit traffic from anywhere destined to a lower-security interface.
⢠Deny any traffic from anywhere to anywhere.
6. The implicit access rule applied to the outside interface is as follows:
⢠Deny any traffic from anywhere to anywhere.
* 8.3 Introduces the concept of the Global ACL (access-group <name> global)
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ASA 8.3 Global Policies:
⢠Until recently, ACLs were applied to firewall interfaces for inbound and outbound
traffic
⢠Release 8.3 adds the ability to configure Global Access Policies which are not
tied to a specific interface
⢠Interface ACLs take priority over Global Access Policies
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NAT Overview:
⢠Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT)
⢠Used to translate IP addresses and ports
⢠Not required by default (NAT control is disabled)
⢠Concepts
⢠Static NAT and static policy NAT
⢠Dynamic NAT and dynamic policy NAT
⢠Identity NAT
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NAT Post ASA Version 8.3:
NAT is redesigned in 8.3 and above to simplify operations:
⢠A single rule to translate the source and destination IP address.
⢠You can also manually establish the order in which NAT rules are processed.
⢠Introduction of NAT to âanyâ interface
Two Nat modes available in 8.3 and above
⢠Network Object NAT: translation rule that defines a network object.
⢠Well suited for source-only NAT
⢠Sometimes referred to as "Auto-NATâ
⢠Manual NAT:
⢠Policy based NAT when the source and destination address or port need to be
considered
⢠Sometimes referred to as Twice NAT
NAT Control
One significant change in NAT with software Versions 8.3 and later is that NAT control
is no longer a supported option. If a connection finds no translation rules, it passes
through the ASA without translation, as long as the connection is allowed by
configured access rules and policies (including default behaviors).
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Dynamic NAT Using Network Object NAT :
The following example configures dynamic NAT that maps (dynamically hides) the
10.1.1.0 network to the outside interface address:
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Network Object NAT On The ASDM
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Static Object NAT :
The following example configures a translation to a Web Server in the DMZ. The
external address in DNS is 96.33.100.5 and the internal address is 192.168.1.23:
Static PAT (Object NAT):
⢠Used to create translation between a outside interface and local IP address/port.
â96.33.100.2/HTTP redirected to 192.168.1.100/HTTP
â96.33.100.2/FTP redirected to 192.168.1.101/FTP
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Manual Twice NAT :
NAT rule that translates both the source and destination addresses in a packet, NAT
can be performed twice, once on the source IP, and once on the destination IP.
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Identity NAT Example (Manual NAT) :
A real address is statically translated to itself, essentially bypassing NAT.
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Implement ASA quality of service (QoS) settings:
Implement ASA transparent firewall:
Differences Between L2 and L3 Operating Modes
⢠The security appliance can run in two mode settings:
â Routedâbased on IP address (default mode)
â Transparentâbased on MAC address
⢠One of the main advantages of using an ASA in transparent mode is that you can
place the ASA in the network without re-addressing.
⢠The following features are not supported in transparent mode:
⢠NAT
⢠Dynamic routing protocols
⢠IPv6
⢠DHCP relay
⢠Quality of service
⢠Multicast
⢠VPN termination for through traffic
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Configure Security Appliance for Transparent Mode (L2) :
⢠Layer 3 traffic must be explicitly permitted
⢠Each directly connected network must be on the same subnet
⢠The management IP address must be on the same subnet as the connected
network
⢠Do not specify the firewall appliance management IP address as the default
gateway for connected devices
⢠Devices need to specify the router on the other side of the firewall appliance as the
default gateway
⢠Each interface must be a different VLAN interface
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3. ASARouting Features :
ASA Routing Capabilities:
⢠Static routing
⢠Dynamic routing
⢠RIP
⢠OSPF
⢠EIGRP
⢠Multicast Stub or Bi-directional PIM (canât be configured concurrently)
Configuring Static Routes :
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Configuring Dynamic Routing (EIGRP) :
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4. ASAInspection Policy:
Advanced Protocol Inspection:
Advanced protocol inspection gives you options such as the following for defending
against application layer attacks:
⢠Blocking *.exe attachments
⢠Prohibiting use of Kazaa or other peer-to-peer file-sharing programs
⢠Setting limits on URL lengths
⢠Prohibiting file transfer or whiteboard as part of IM sessions
⢠Protecting your web services by ensuring that XML schema is valid
⢠Resetting a TCP session if it contains a string you know is malicious
⢠Dropping sessions with packets that are out of order
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Modular Policy Framework:
The Modular Policy Framework (MPF) is an advanced feature of the ASA that
provides the security administrator with greater granularity and more flexibility when
configuring network policies. The security administrator can do the following:
â Define flows of traffic.
â Associate security policies to traffic flows.
â Enable a set of security policies on an interface or globally.
Modular policies consist of the following components:
â Class maps
â Policy maps
â Service policies
Configuring Layer 3/4 Inspection:
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) is a field in an IP packet that enables
different levels of service to be assigned to network traffic. This is achieved by marking
each packet on the network with a DSCP code and appropriating to it the
corresponding level of service.
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Configuring Layer 7 Inspection:
Layer 3/4 Class Maps vs. Layer 7 Class Maps:
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Filtering FTP Commands: Layer 7 Policy Map 20
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Filtering FTP Commands: Layer 7 Policy Map (Cont.)
Filtering FTP Commands: Service Policy Rule
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Filtering FTP Commands: Service Policy Rule (Cont.)
Regular expression:
⢠The regular expression ".*.([Dd][Oo][Cc]|[Xx][Ll][Ss]|[Pp][Pp][Tt])" will block
any website address ending with ".doc," ".xls" or ".ppt" and block the
download or opening of these files from a web browser.
⢠The regular expression ".youtube.com" will block any YouTube website
address
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5. ASAAdvanced Network Protection:
ASA Botnet Traffic Filter:
The Cisco ASA 5500 Series Botnet Traffic Filter is a new feature available with the
Cisco ASA 8.2 Software Release for botnet traffic detection. The Botnet Traffic Filter
monitors network ports across all ports and protocols for rogue activity, and detects
infected internal endpoints or bots sending command and control traffic back to a host
on the Internet. The command and control hosts receiving the information are
accurately identified using the Botnet Traffic Filter database.
Botnet Traffic Filter Address Categories
Addresses monitored by the Botnet Traffic Filter include:
â˘Known malware addressesâThese addresses are on the blacklist identified by the
dynamic database and the static blacklist.
â˘Known allowed addressesâThese addresses are on the whitelist. The whitelist is
useful when an address is blacklisted by the dynamic database and also identified by
the static whitelist.
â˘Ambiguous addressesâThese addresses are associated with multiple domain
names, but not all of these domain names are on the blacklist. These addresses are
on the greylist.
â˘Unlisted addressesâThese addresses are unknown, and not included on any list.
To configure the Botnet Traffic Filter, perform the following steps:
1. Enable use of the dynamic database.
2. (Optional) Add static entries to the database.
3. Enable DNS snooping.
4. Enable traffic classification and actions for the Botnet Traffic Filter.
5. (Optional) Block traffic manually based on syslog message information.
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Configure Threat Detection:
⢠Basic threat detection
- Blocks attackers by monitoring rate of dropped packets and security events per
second
- When event thresholds are exceeded, attackers are blocked
- Enabled by default
⢠Scanning threat detection
- Blocks attackers performing port scans
- Disabled by default
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6. ASAHigh Availability:
Configuring Virtual Firewalls :
⢠Enables a physical firewall to be partitioned into multiple standalone firewalls
⢠Each standalone firewall acts and behaves as an independent entity with itâs own
âConfiguration
âInterfaces
âSecurity Policy
âRouting Table
⢠Examples scenarios to use Virtual Firewalls
âEducation network that wants to segregate student networks from teacher
networks
âService provider that wants to protect several customers without a physical
firewall for each.
âLarge enterprise with various departments
⢠Context = a virtual firewall
⢠All virtualized firewalls must define a System context and an Admin
context at a minimum
⢠There is no policy inheritance between contexts
⢠The system space uses the admin context for network connectivity; system
space creates other contexts
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Enabling and Disabling Multiple Context Mode:
Selects the context mode as follows:
multiple: Sets multiple context mode (mode with security contexts)
single: Sets single context mode (mode without security contexts)
noconfirm: Sets the mode without prompting you for confirmation
mode {single | multiple} [noconfirm]
ciscoasa(config)#
asa1(config)# mode multiple
Before you convert from multiple mode to single mode,
copy the backup version of the original running
configuration to the current startup configuration.
Unsupported Features with Virtualization:
⢠Dynamic routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, RIP) are not supported
⢠Multicast routing is not supported (multicast bridging is supported)
⢠MAC addresses for virtual interfaces are automatically set to physical interface MAC
⢠Admin context can be used, but grants root privileges to other contexts, use with
caution
⢠VPN services are not supported
asa1(config)# context CONTEXT1
Creating context âCONTEXT1'... Done. (4)
asa1(config-ctx)#
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ciscoasa#
changeto {system | context name}
asa1# changeto context CONTEXT1
asa1/CONTEXT1#
Changes the environment to the system execution space or to the context
specified
asa1/CONTEXT1# changeto system
asa1#
Changes the environment to Context 1
Changes the environment to the system execution space
Changing Between Contexts:
Types of supported failover by ASA:
⢠Hardware failover
âConnections are dropped
âClient applications must reconnect
âProvided by serial or LAN-based failover link
âActive/Standbyâonly one unit can be actively processing traffic while other is
hot standby
âActive/Activeâboth units can actively process traffic and serve as backup units
⢠Stateful failover
âTCP connections remain active
âNo client applications need to reconnect
âProvides redundancy and stateful connection
âProvided by stateful link
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Modes of operation for failover:
â Active/standby failover
â Active/active failover
Failover Links:
â LAN-based failover links: the failover messages are transferred over Ethernet
connections. LAN-based failover links provide message encryption and
authentication using a manual preshared key for added security. LAN-based
failover links require an additional Ethernet interface on each ASA to be used
exclusively for passing failover communications between two security appliance
units.
â Stateful failover links: passes per-connection stateful information to the standby
ASA unit. Stateful failover requires an additional Ethernet interface on each security
appliance with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps to be used exclusively for passing
state information between the two ASAs. The LAN-based failover interface can also
be used as the stateful failover interface.
⢠The primary and secondary security appliances must be identical in the
following requirements:
â Same model number and hardware configurations
â Similar software versions
â Same Hardware
â Proper licensing (8.3 and above)
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How Failover Works:
⢠Failover link passes Hellos between active and standby units every 15 seconds
(tunable from 3-15 seconds)
⢠After three missed hellos, primary unit sends hellos over all interfaces to check
health of its peer
⢠Whether a failover occurs depends on the responses received
⢠Interfaces can be prioritized by specifically monitoring them for responses
⢠If the failed interface threshold is reached then a failover occurs
What does Stateful Failover Mean?
Active/Active Failover Configuration:
1.Cable the interfaces on both ASAs
2.Ensure that both ASAs are in multiple context mode
3.Configure contexts and allocate interfaces to contexts
4.Enable and assign IP addresses to each interface that is allocated to a context
5.Prepare both security appliances for configuration via ASDM
6.Use the ASDM high availability and scalability Wizard to configure the ASA for
failover
7.Verify that ASDM configured the secondary ASA with the LAN-based failover
command set
8.Save the configuration to the secondary ASA to flash
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Active/Standby Failover Configuration:
⢠One ASA acts as the active or primary and the other acts as a secondary or
standby firewall
⢠Primary and secondary communicate over a configured interfaces over the LAN-
based interface
⢠The primary is active and passes traffic, in the event of a failure the secondary
takes over
Steps:
1. Cable the interfaces on both ASAs
2. Prepare both security appliances for configuration via ASDM
3. Use the ASDM high availability and scalability Wizard to configure the primary
ASA for failover
4. Verify that ASDM configured the secondary ASA with the LAN-based failover
command set
5. Save the configuration to the secondary ASA to flash
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Configure Active/Standby Using ASDM:
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Overview: Logging with Syslog
⢠Defined in RFC 3164, syslog is a protocol that allows a host to send event
information to a syslog server
⢠Messages are commonly sent via UDP port 514 and are <1024 bytes
⢠By default, syslog provides no concept of authentication or encryption
⢠Events can be sent to a syslog server on any port between 1025 â 65535) via
either UDP (default 514) or TCP (default 1470)
ASDM Syslog Viewer:
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Packet tracer:
Packet Capturing:
⢠Capturing packets is useful when you troubleshoot connectivity problems or
monitor suspicious activity.
⢠use the capture command in privileged EXEC mode.
⢠In order to see the details and hexadecimal dump, you need to transfer the buffer
in PCAP format and read it with TCPDUMP or Ethereal.
⢠This feature is not supported in ASDM
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In the new window provide the parameters to capture the INGRESS traffic. Choose
the Ingress interface as Inside and provide the source and the destination IP address
of the packets to be captured with their subnetmask in the respective space provided.
Also, choose the packet type to be captured by ASA.
Choose the Egress interface as Outside and provide the source and the destination
IP address with their subnetmask
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Provide the Packet size and the Capture buffer size in the respective space provided
as these data are required for the capture to take place. Also, remember to check
the Use circular buffer check box if you want to use the circular buffer option.
This window shows the Access-lists to be configured on the ASA for the the ASA to
capture the desired packets and shows the type of packet (IP packets are captured in
this example). Click Next.
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