Chapter 4: Network Infrastructure Security

Chapter 4

Network Infrastructure Security

About This Chapter

The term infrastructure means underlying foundation. On a computer network, the network infrastructure includes the cables, connectivity devices, hosts, and connection points of the network. In this chapter you learn ways in which network infrastructure equipment might be exploited or attacked. This chapter also presents strategies and devices that can increase the security of your network.

Before You Begin

You should understand the concepts presented in Chapter 2, "TCP/IP Basics."